The Civic Mayor of Croydon

About the Civic Mayor of Croydon, their charities, how to invite them to your event, events and updates.

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Events

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. For example, Christmas Carols

Ghana Independence Day

You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the Ghanaian flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.

Event details

Date
6 March 2026 at 1pm

Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX

Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 3 March 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.

Mauritius Independence Day

You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee in raising the Mauritian Flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.

Date
Thursday 12 March at 12pm

Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX

Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 9 March 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.

St Patrick's Day

You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.

Event details

Date
17 March 2026 at 10.30am

Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX

Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 12 March 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.

Bangladesh Independence Day

You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the Bangladesh flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.

Event details

Date
26 March 2026 at 1pm

Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX

Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 23 March 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.

St George's Day

You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.

Event details

Date
23 April 2026 at 10am

Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX

Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 20 April 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.

Sierra Leone's 65th Independence Day

You are invited to join The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Richard Chatterjee as he raises the Sierra Leone flag at the main flagpole outside Croydon Town Hall.

Event details

Date
27 April 2026 at 1pm

Location
Outside Croydon Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX

Please can you RSVP and provide the names of those attending by noon, 24 April 2026 to civicmayor@croydon.gov.uk.

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)
  • Civic Service of Thanksgiving (June)
  • Armed Forces Day (June)
  • Official visit to Arnhem to commemorate the Battle of Arnhem (September)
  • Remembrance Day (November)
  • Civic Multi Faith Event (November)
  • Tram Memorial (November)
  • Armistice Day (November)
  • Minster Service (December)

Flag raising events

  • 2 June: Raise the Flag for Pride
  • 13 June: Official Birthday of His Majesty The King
  • 20 June: Windrush Day
  • 20 June: Birthday of The Prince of Wales
  • 23 June: Armed Forces Day
  • 4 July: NHS and Frontline Workers Day
  • 14 August: Pakistan Independence Day
  • 15 August: Indian Independence Day
  • 15 August: VJ Day
  • 9 October: Ugandan Independence Day
  • 28 November: St Andrew's Day
  • 3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  • 9 December: Kenyan Independence Day
  • 2 February: LGBT History Month
  • 24 February: Solidarity with Ukraine
  • 27 February: St David's Day
  • 6 March: Ghana Independence Day
  • 17 March: St Patrick's Day
  • 26 March: Bangladesh Independence Day

Previous events

  • 15 August 2025, Indian Independence Day flag raising
  • 15 August 2025, VJ Day commemoration and flag raising
  • 14 August 2025, Pakistan Independence Day flag raising
  • 3 July 2025, Charity Golf Day and Dinner
  • 9 July 2025, Smile launch event
  • 15 June 2025, Civic service of thanksgiving
  • 6 May 2025, The Civic Mayor of Croydon Awards
  • 25 April 2025, Charity Gala Dinner and Dance
  • 6 March 2025, Covid-19 Day of Reflection
  • 25 February 2025, International Mother Language Day
  • 15 August 2024, Indian Independence Day flag raising
  • 14 August 2024, Pakistan Independence Day flag raising
  • 5 July 2024, NHS and Frontline Workers Day flag raising
  • 1 July 2024, Democratic Republic of Congo flag raising
  • 24 June 2024, Armed Forces Day flag raising
  • 21 June 2024, Windrush Day flag raising
  • 3 June 2024, Raise the flag for Pride