World Town Crier Tournament - Competition Day 1

The World Town Crier Tournament gets underway at Town Hall Square, as competitors proclaim the virtues of their hometowns in the first round theme, the Hometown Cry. Four judges will assess each crier on vocal proficiency, confidence and bearing, content of cry and audience engagement. A celebrity judge will announce the day's winner at the close of competition.

The Best-Dressed Crier, Best-Dressed Consort and Best-Dressed Couple will also be judged on the first day of competition.