Road closures announced for 2026 St George’s Day Parades

These annual events, led by local Scout and Guide groups, are expected to attract significant community participation. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time.

Worcester Parade - road closures (13:00 - 16:30)

The Worcester Scouts St George's Day Parade will take place between 13:00 and 16:30, requiring full road closures in the city centre on the following roads:
• Angel Place (from Angel Street to Broad Street)
• Bank Street
• Broad Street
• Church Street
• High Street (including Cathedral Square)
• Mealcheapen Street
• Pump Street
• The Shambles

Temporary traffic control measures will be in place on St Swithin's Street (outside NatWest Bank) to allow the parade to safely move between Broad Street and High Street. This arrangement follows the same format as in previous years.

Additionally, the pedestrian crossing on Deansway adjacent to Cathedral Square will be manually operated to facilitate safe movement of the parade to and from the cathedral.

To minimise disruption, the parade will once again be split into two sections, following successful implementation of this approach in 2025. This measure was introduced after extended traffic delays were experienced in 2024.

Kidderminster Parade - rolling closures (09:30 - 13:30)

Kidderminster will host its annual Scout and Guide St George's Day Parade between 09:30 and 13:30.

A rolling road closure system will be in operation, meaning no individual road will be closed for longer than 30 minutes at a time.

Affected roads include:

• New Road
• Coventry Street
• Oxford Street
Motorists are advised to expect short delays while the parade passes through.

Pershore Parade - road closures

Outward Parade (14:25 - 14:55)

The parade will begin outside the Leisure Centre on King George's Way and proceed along :

• Cherry Orchard
• High Street
• Church Street
• Church Row
• Lower Priest Lane
• Roundabout at Newlands/Abbey Road

Return Parade and dismissal (15:55 - 16:30)

Road closures will be in place for the return parade and dismissal, affecting:
• Roundabout at Newlands/Abbey Road
• Lower Priest Lane
• Church Road
• Church Street (junction with Church Row)
• Church Walk
• Broad Street (junction with Defford Road)
• High Street (junction with Bridge Street and along High Street)
• Route toward Asda via car park to the Leisure Centre

Residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to:

• Plan journeys in advance and consider alternative routes
• Allow extra time for travel
• Follow signage and instructions from marshals and police

The cooperation of the public is appreciated to ensure these community events take place safely and with minimal disruption.