Alban Pilgrimage Join us on 19 June 2027 where we will continue to tell Alban's story. Each year, thousands journey to St Albans to honour a story that shook an empire and lit the spark of Christianity in Britain. The Alban Pilgrimage is our city’s great retelling of courage: a vibrant procession, powerful worship, and a festival that fills the streets with colour, music, and life. We walk because Alban walked - up the hill to give his life for faith, truth, and compassion. His act of extraordinary bravery transformed this place forever, and pilgrims have followed in his footsteps for over 1,700 years. But the day is not only solemn - it’s joyful. It’s drums and banners, giant puppets and cheering crowds, children in costume, laughter in the streets, and a whole city coming alive in celebration. Registration for parishes will open for 2027 shortly. 🎠Young people: be a part of the story Children and young people help bring the story of St Alban to life! Take part in the procession in costume — as Romans, soldiers, angels, or saints. Registration will open in 2027. Learn more about the story of Alban here. A City-Wide Celebration of Britain’s First Saint 📷 Toby Shepheard Photography Manage Cookie Preferences