Sma’ Shot Day Celebrates Weavers’ Legacy | Glasgow News

Paisley roared to life with Sma’ Shot Day — a centuries-old festival honoring the town’s legendary weavers and their historic labor victory from the 1800s. The day kicked off with a vibrant parade featuring giant puppets, dancers, and musicians winding through town, culminating in the dramatic Burning of the Cork, preceded by a spoken word performance. Families soaked in culture with youth theater, African drumming, local music, face painting, crafts, and a funfair — all while touring the iconic Sma’ Shot Cottages. The celebration capped off with a street party marking its 40th anniversary and a fiery poetry slam — a perfect blend of history, art, and community joy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a1cf7841da7df50