Mayoral events
Mayor Making
This is normally the second Monday in May, and is held in the Council Chamber. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected, followed by a buffet supper for councillors and local dignitaries in Walsall Town Hall.
Civic Sunday
The event usually takes place in the early part of June, starting at St. Matthews Church for service (or a different church if the Mayor is not Church of England). This is followed by the Buns and Shilling ceremony in the town hall. Traditionally, this event was to introduce the Mayor to the people of Walsall, who would hand out a shilling and bun to pupils of the Blue Coat schools.
At homes
An afternoon tea at Walsall Town Hall, usually in the early part of July, to introduce the Mayoress to the people of Walsall. Representatives from local organisations and local dignitaries are invited.
Remembrance Sunday
Held on nearest Sunday closest to 11 November. The parade starts from Council House, followed by a service at Walsall Cenotaph. The Mayor lays wreath at Carless statue and at the Cenotaph. There is a salute past, and reception in Committee Room Suite.
Sister Dora service
A commemoration of the life and work of Sister Dora, held on the nearest Sunday to her birthday (16 January). Wreaths are laid at the Sister Dora statue, followed by a service at St. Paul's, followed by small reception in the Council House. Local dignitaries and health representatives are invited.
Walking the Fair
Reintroduced in 1996, this event is normally held middle of April. Traditionally, the Mayor used to declare the annual market open by parading up and down the streets. These days, the Mayor and a small number of guests walk and meet public and shop keepers in the main shopping precincts.
Further functions without specific dates
Ex-Mayors' supper
Ex Mayors and Mayoresses are invited to a buffet supper in Conference Room suite.
Second Civic Sunday
Follows the same lines as Civic Sunday but traditionally it is for the Mayor to introduce himself to the people in his own parish. Not every Mayor has this.
