Helston Flora Day attracts thousands to town ahead of King's Coronation
The annual event was moved to avoid it clashing with King Charles III Coronation
Last updated 5th May 2023
Helston Flora Day is taking place today to mark the start of a weekend of celebrations across Cornwall.
The annual event was due to take place on Saturday, but organisers changed the date due to it clashing with the Coronation of King Charles III.
Thousands are expected to be lining the streets for a day of dancing, music and traditional festivities.
Nick Wills, secretary of the Helston Flora Day Association, said:
"It goes back through families, it goes back through generations from generations. It's something for all Helstonians, it's built into them from the minute go.
"I can't remember any time of my life where we didn't have Flora Day".
Nick told us the dancing and bands will continue to go ahead, despite forecasted bad weather.
He added: "If it's raining, fantastic. If it's sunshine, fantastic.
"We're going to have such a great time and the weather will have no real effect on it".