A popular event that usually brings thousands to Helston's streets will be absent for the second year in a row.

The Freedom Parade, a popular tradition through Helston will be absent this year due to RNAS Culdrose’s operational commitments. 

Culdrose has now explained why the Freedom Parade won't take place this year. 

“We are honoured to continue to enjoy the Freedom of Helston and often exercise our right to hold a parade in the town,” said a Culdrose spokesperson.

“Unfortunately, due to operational commitments, we are unable to provide the time and personnel required to do justice to the event.”

The spokesperson continued: “However, we look forward to taking part in future community events in Helston.”

For more than 70 years, the parade welcomes around 150 sailors of RNAS Culdrose who march through the town with swords drawn, bayonets fixed, drums beating, bands playing, and colours flying.

In addition to the sailors in the parade, the HMS Seahawk Field Gun Team also participate by bringing one of the guns through the town.

Thousands of people usually attend to watch the parade with service children from local primary schools in attendance to see their family members march past.

The parade didn't take place last year, due to Culdrose's involvement with Armed Forces Day. 

The last time the Freedom Parade took place was in 2022 when RNAS Culdrose marked 75 years of being in the town.

The occasion was marked by a flypast from a Merlin helicopter and speeches from former Helston mayor Tim Grattan Kane, and former Commander of RNAS Culdrose, Captain Stuart Finn.