Residents urged to take part in Stoke-on-Trent Day

The second ever Stoke-on-Trent Day will be held to celebrate the city's history, culture and identity after organisers confirmed it will become an annual event.

The inaugural celebration took place on 5 June 2025, as part of the centenary to mark 100 years since Stoke-on-Trent was granted city status by King George V.

Now the city council has said it would be held again on the same date in 2026 and has urged the community to get involved.

At last year's celebrations, the city set a world record for the largest cream tea party ever held, with about 15,000 people coming together across almost 200 locations for the Big Centenary Tea Party.

Councillor Joan Bell, lord mayor, said: "The first Stoke-on-Trent Day was a fantastic celebration of our city and the people who make it special.

"It brought people together and gave them the chance to celebrate everything they love about Stoke-on-Trent."

Events will start with a civic prayer breakfast at the King's Hall, where faith leaders and civic figures will come together to mark the occasion.

Like last year when the record was set, people are being encouraged to organise their own tea parties, on 5 June.

There will also be an exhibition staged at Stoke Minister, featuring photography, films and interactive displays.

"I'd encourage everyone to get involved again this year, whether that's by holding a tea party, joining an event or simply taking a moment to celebrate our city and everything that makes it unique," Bell added.

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