The Civic Mayor of Croydon

The Civic Mayor attends a range of events during the year, and this is an important part of their role. Some are organised by the council, but most are arranged by others.

There are 6 kinds of engagement:

• Civic events, for example, Remembrance Day and Holocaust Memorial Day.
• Community events, for example, invitations from local organisations such as opening new shops or fairs.
• Charity events, such as fundraisers. These might be organised by the Civic Mayor and the Mayor’s Charity Board, or by non-council organisations.
• Out of borough events, for example, other Mayor’s events, invitations from national organisations with no Croydon connection. Other events out of the borough would only be recommended where there is a strong link to Croydon.
• Royal events or visits by dignitaries. These can be organised by the council or other organisations.
• Civic Mayor's Community events. These are organised by the Civic Mayor with support from The Civic Mayor’s Office and funded from The Civic Mayor’s events budget, Christmas Carols for example.

Seasons Greetings from The Civic Mayor of Croydon

The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Kola Agboola would like to wish you and your family a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Civic events 

The Civic Mayor is the official civic host at many annual civic events. The annual civic events at which The Civic Mayor usually officiates are:

• Holocaust Memorial Day (January)
• Pongal, Hindu Harvest Festival (January)
• International Mother Language Day (February)
• Annual Meeting of the Council (May)
• Armed Forces Day (June)
• Official visit to Arnhem to commemorate the Battle of Arnhem (September)
• Remembrance Day (November)

Community events

Croydon will come together in November to remember the many brave men and women in the Armed Forces who lost their lives in war.

Annual Holocaust Memorial Ceremony: Monday 27 January 2025

Venue: Council Chambers, Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX 
Time:   12.00pm

If you would like to attend, please email civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk  by 12.00pm, Monday 20 January 2025.

Remembrance Sunday: Sunday 10 November 2024 

Annual Civic Service of Remembrance

Venue: Croydon Minster, Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RN
Time: 10:55am (attendees are asked to take their seats at 10.40am)

Parade 

A procession of military personnel and other uniformed organisations. 

Venue: Starting outside Marks and Spencer, North End, Croydon, CR9 1SH
Time: 12:15pm (attendees are asked to take their seats at 10.40am)

Wreath Laying

The wreath-laying will be led by Civic Mayor, Councillor Kola Agboola, and the Deputy Lieutenant of Croydon Ray Wilkinson. This will be followed by the Royal British Legion, Executive Mayor Jason Perry, civic and faith representatives, as well as the military and residents.

Everyone is welcome to lay a wreath by gathering outside The Spread Eagle pub in Katharine Street at 12.20pm.

Venue: Outside Croydon Town Hall
Time: 12.20pm (Everyone is also welcome to lay a wreath by gathering outside The Spread Eagle pub in Katharine Street at 12.20pm)

Armistice Day: Monday 11 November 2024

This day will be marked by 2 minutes silence, led by the Civic Mayor, Councillor Kola Agboola, Deputy Lieutenant, and other civic leaders. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Kola Agboola, said: “This month we’re gathering as a community on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday, to remember the service and sacrifice of those who have defended our freedoms.

We look forward to our residents joining these services, so together we can pay our respects, and honour those who fought for our country. 

We will all take a minute from our busy lives to reflect on those still affected by conflicts across the world today, and to hope for peace for them as well.”

Venue: Cenotaph in Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1RU
Time: 11am

Road closures will be in place as follows:

• Sunday 10 November, 10am to 11:15am: Church Street from junction with Reeves Corner to Croydon Minster
• Sunday 10 November, 10am to 2pm: Katharine Street and High Street (from High Street at junction with Scarbrook Road to Katharine Street junction with Park Lane); Fell Road (from Katharine Street to Mint Walk) and St George’s Walk (at narrowest point)
• Monday 11 November, 10:50am to 11:20am: Katharine Street and High Street (from High Street at junction with Scarbrook Road to Katharine Street junction with Fell Road), buses that normally use Katharine Street and Fell Road will be diverted.

Previous events

Monday 3 June 2024, Raise the flag for Pride

Friday 21 June 2024, Windrush Day flag raising

Monday 24 June 2024, Armed Forces Day flag raising

Monday 1 July 2024, Democratic Republic of Congo flag raising

Friday 5 July 2024, NHS and Frontline Workers Day flag raising

Wednesday 14 August 2024, Pakistan Independence Day flag raising

Thursday 15 August 2024, Indian Independence Day flag raising