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Last Updated: 04/08/2025
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GALLERY: Ripon in party mood as the city celebrates St Wilfrid

by Tim Flanagan

| 04 Aug, 2025
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Laura Isherwood, playing the part of St Wilfrid, led the procession on 21-year-old horse Colin

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Ripon was in party mood at the weekend as thousands of residents and visitors packed its ancient streets and Market Square to celebrate St Wilfrid, the city's patron saint.

Antony Prince, chair of the St Wilfrid's Procession Committee, told the Stray Ferret:

Saturday proved a tremendous success and thanks go to our sponsors, the businesses and organisations who took part in the procession and the many volunteers who made it such an enjoyable day.

We had sunshine all the way and this added to the enjoyment of this very special occasion.

Take a look at our gallery from the weekend's celebration below.

The procession

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The Ripon City Swimming Club float

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Ripon City Band

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The Mayor of Ripon Councillor Jackie Crozier and her consort Lorna Fassnidge, pictured with hornblower Allison Clark

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The Bishopton Vets float

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Ripon City Morris Dancers and Betty Lupton's Ladle Laikers , joined in the parade

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The Friends of Ripon Cathedral School float.

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Clergy from Ripon Cathedral joined in the fun.

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Solo estate agents were in party mood.

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The Ripon Farm Services float.

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There were cheers for the Black Swan float.

Attractions and entertainment

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There was a large gathering on Market Square as families enjoyed the free fairground rides.

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The Remix cage ride proved popular all day.

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Children reached new heights on the climbing wall.

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Ripon's All For One choir provided musical entertainment.

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