Suffolk Day

Saturday 21st June 2025 ~ Celebrate the Sunrise County

What is Suffolk Day?

This year the principal event, involving the Suffolk Day proclamation and Suffolk Medal presentations, is happening in Lowestoft on London Road North outside the Britten Centre at 9.30am, Saturday 21 June. The First Light Festival opening parade is from 11am at East Point Pavilion and many other events are happening across the county.

“It is an honour to welcome everyone to Lowestoft to celebrate Suffolk Day this year. Being home to Britain’s most-easterly point, Lowestoft is the perfect place to celebrate this year’s theme of being the ‘Sunrise County’. With its beautiful beaches, rich heritage and mix of historic and modern architecture, the sun really does shine on Lowestoft,” Cllr Nasima Begum, Mayor of Lowestoft 2024

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This Suffolk Day, it is important to remember that there is so much of our county that we can enjoy and explore for free, or that helps us to feel free. This is what we really want to celebrate this year.
Cllr Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council

Suffolk Day is set to be particularly special this year. Join the celebrations, learn about your county and support your community.
Oliver Paul, Suffolk Food Hall director

What should we do on the day? It might be something simple like going for a walk in the countryside or on one of our lovely beaches. It doesn’t really matter, it’s just a moment to stop and think how lucky we are to live in Suffolk.
Mark Murphy MBE

This Suffolk Day, it is important to remember that there is so much of our county that we can enjoy and explore for free, or that helps us to feel free. This is what we really want to celebrate this year.
Cllr Matthew Hicks, Leader of Suffolk County Council

Suffolk Day is set to be particularly special this year. Join the celebrations, learn about your county and support your community.
Oliver Paul, Suffolk Food Hall director