The event will take place on the newly-refurbished Cathedral Square on Sunday 25 April and promises visitors to the city centre a packed programme of entertainment.
St George will ride into the city centre on his white horse to begin the event at 12 noon. His arrival has been timed to coincide with the annual St George's Day parade, which sees scouts and guides from around the city march into the city centre.Visitors can also expect to see Pearly Kings and Queens, Morris dancers, medieval re-enactments and a demonstration from a barber’s surgeon that’s not for the faint-hearted.
There will also be a display of classic English cars, such as Jaguars, Minis and Triumphs and an original London bus, from which food will be served. In addition, local businesses Harriet’s and Sundays will be keeping visitors well fed with typical English afternoon teas and a hog roast. There is also a chance to pick up some fresh local produce at a Farmer's Market.
Gavin Elsey, Peterborough City Council's cabinet member for regional and business engagement, said:
"This is the first time we have chosen to stage an event in honour of the
patron saint of England. We held an Italian Festival last autumn, and will be
staging a World Music event in September, so it seemed fitting to offer people
the chance to celebrate all things English for St George's Day.
"Peterborough is such a multicultural city and staging events such as this
is a great way of attracting more visitors to the city, while at the same time
helping people learn a little more about the traditions of our diverse
community."
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