Ripon is hoping that this year they will be the leading destination for Yorkshire Day celebrations.
The city council and Ripon BID say they want to showcase the city’s heritage and community spirit as part of celebrations on 1st August.
This year the date will coincide with the annual St Wilfrid’s Procession, which honours the seventh-century saint who played a key role in the city’s early history.
Speaking during a recent meeting of Ripon City Council, councillor Andrew Williams said the celebrations provide an opportunity to promote the city more widely.
“This is our opportunity to put Ripon at the top of the Yorkshire league table of towns and cities".
Plans for the day follow other initiatives designed to promote the city, including the illuminated “I Love Ripon” sign installed in Market Square, which has become a popular photo spot for visitors.
The city maintains the long-standing tradition of the Ripon Hornblower Ceremony, where a horn is sounded each evening at the Market Square obelisk.
The ceremony is believed to date back more than 1,000 years.
After the council meeting, Cllr Williams said the city hopes to highlight these traditions during Yorkshire Day celebrations.
“The evidence is there for all to see and the St Wilfrid’s procession will be the centrepiece of the day when we stake our claim to being top of the Tykes as the most Yorkshire of Yorkshire places,”.
Lilla Bathurst, Ripon BID Manager said businesses and organisers are also planning additional activity in the city centre.
“We’re aiming to have 50 Yorkshire flags flying proudly around the city centre and on the route of the procession,”.
She added that organisers are exploring the possibility of extending family-friendly activities in Market Square until the evening ahead of a special Yorkshire Day hornblower performance.
Celebrations are expected to include events throughout the day, with organisers aiming to attract both residents and visitors to the city centre.
Harrogate-based Sporting Influence Foundation to tackle 24 climbs in 24 hours
Giant vegetables take centre stage at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
Alpamare waterpark to be sold to 'protect its future' with private investment
Roadworks causing growing disruption in Harrogate and Knaresborough, officials admit
Yorkshire artist brings Harrogate's Old Market Hall back to life
Martin House hosts first children's palliative care conference
Judge appointed to lead inquiry into North Yorkshire mental health trust
Harrogate group raise more than £40,000 with cycle to Bordeaux
Scotton pub wins Tripadvisor award for seventh year running
Almost 2,000 people sign Knaresborough landslip petition
Police appeal after Range Rover damaged in Knaresborough
St Aidan's teacher recognised at national Teacher of the Year Awards
Bramham Park to host its first Christmas market
Harvest gown unveiled for flower show's 50th anniversary
Ripon's Mario's Restaurant named among Tripadvisor's top 10%
Harrogate Rugby Club reveals plans for clubhouse expansion and padel courts
Police appeal after Lister House minibus vandalised in Ripon
Council urged to "show me the money" and provide evidence of home-to-school policy change savings
Kate Mosse and Prue Leith among stars of Harrogate Literature Festival
Ripon among UK's top cities for missing parcels
