The Lord Mayor's Procession is always a highlight on the city's annual events calendar, and it proved to be once again in 2026.

Crowds turned out for Norwich's Lord Mayor's Celebration 2026 (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)

Thousands of people—young and old—turned out to see the latest version of the street celebration, which started in the mid-1970s.

Crowds turned out for Norwich's Lord Mayor's Celebration 2026 (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)

More than 30 entrants, made up of community groups, schools, local businesses, and charities, took part in the procession that set off from Norwich Cathedral at 3 pm on Saturday, ending up in Chapelfield Gardens.

Crowds turned out for Norwich's Lord Mayor's Celebration 2026 (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)

Giant wasps, sunflowers, snails—and, of course, dragons—were among the array of creatures great and small joining humans who walked, cycled, and danced along the parade route.

Crowds turned out for Norwich's Lord Mayor's Celebration 2026 (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)

Norwich's Lord Mayor Karen Davis was at the helm of this year's parade, which........

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