CHESTER will celebrate St George’s Day on Monday with a street performance involving school children.
City-based artist Russell Kirk will retell the St George legend, starting at Town Hall Square at 11am.
Children from local primary schools will join the minstrels, knights and jesters bringing the story to life as it moves around the city in a pageant of colour and sound.
Lisa Harris, director of place strategy at Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: “When the dragon returns to Chester, we can rely on our Patron Saint to protect us. The final battle takes place in Town Hall Square on St George’s Day.
“Local primary schools have made costumes and props for their part in the performance. Be ready to join in with booing and cheering.”
Artist Russell explained how the celebration will pan out.
He said: “This fast paced performance starts at Chester Town Hall Square at 11am. We’ll have thrilling sword skills in Eastgate Street, archery in Bridge Street and the final battle outside the Town Hall.”
Schools taking part are: Upton Heath, Dee Point, Overleigh St Mary’s, JH Godwin, Hoole All Saints and UCF School.
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