Sma' Shot Day 2026 – Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

We would like to make you aware of road closures and parking restrictions that will be in place for the Sma' Shot Day event on Saturday 4 July 2026. Renfrewshire Council has advised that the event will take place in Abbey Close and will include family entertainment, the traditional parade, the 'Burning of the Cork' and a live stage.

To allow the event and parade to take place safely, a number of roads will be closed.

Parade Route Road Closures

11:30am – 2:00pm on Saturday 4 July 2026

Braids Road, from Falside Road to Neilston Road.
Neilston Road, from Lochfield Road to Causeyside Street.
Causeyside Street, from Neilston Road to St Mirren Street.
St Mirren Street, from Causeyside Street to High Street.
High Street, from St Mirren Street to Gauze Street.
Gauze Street, from High Street to Silk Street.
Cotton Street, from Bridge Street to Gauze Street.
Smithhills Street, from Gauze Street to Weir Street.

The parade route roads will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.

Parking Restrictions

Parking restrictions will be in place on the parade route from 12:01am until 2:00pm on Saturday 4 July 2026. Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times.

Wider Event Closures

The following locations will be closed from 8:00am on Friday 3 July 2026 until 9:00pm on Saturday 4 July 2026:

Bridge Street
Bridge Street Car Park
Abbey Close

Residents who may be affected by these closures are encouraged to plan journeys in advance and make alternative arrangements for visitors, parking and deliveries where necessary.

Further information about the event is available on the Renfrewshire Council website.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Renfrewshire Council's Events Team at events@renfrewshire.gov.uk or phone 07811 052 210.