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Lord Mayor’s Weekend Kicks Off in Norwich with Finalized Schedule and Road Closures

Organizers have published a strict street closure timetable with midday exit allowances for residents

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Overview

  • Friday’s Hay Hill stage opens the free three-day civic festival with live sets from Kitty Perrin, DJ ‘Scratch’ Wurly and Dumfoundus followed by an afterparty at the Adrian Flux Waterfront hosted by DJ Dave Rowntree
  • Saturday’s Lord Mayor’s Procession departs Norwich Cathedral at 3 pm and follows a route through Tombland, Queen Street, St Andrews Street, Exchange Street, Gentleman’s Walk, Haymarket, Brigg Street and Theatre Street before ending in Chapelfield Gardens
  • Residents on streets affected by Saturday’s closures may drive out until midday, after which all vehicle access is suspended until 11 pm with temporary, loading, pay-and-display and disabled parking bays suspended
  • Closure times for key city centre thoroughfares—from Rampant Horse Street to William Booth Street—were agreed with Norfolk Constabulary and the Norwich Safety Advisory Group to ensure public safety
  • Sunday’s finale features the Norwich Lanes Summer Fayre alongside the Great Norwich Duck Race at Lady Julian Bridge, showcasing local stalls, food vendors and family activities