Knights and dragons take over city on St George's Day

A colourful street performance featuring knights, dragons and local schoolchildren has brought St George's Day to life in Chester.

The event began in Town Hall Square, before moving through the city centre as part of a roaming theatrical retelling of the St George legend, ending with a final dragon-slaying battle back at the Town Hall.

Children from several primary schools took part as trainee knights, joining performers dressed as jesters.

Lord Mayor of Chester, Sherin Akhtar, who hosted the event, said it was a day of celebration and was a chance to show the city's "unity and togetherness".

Local artist Russell Kirk was commissioned to reimagine the traditional story, adding what he described as "Chester-specific twists" to the tale.

The performance travelled through key locations including Eastgate Street and Chester Cross, drawing crowds of families and visitors along the route.

Speaking at the event, Akhtar said: "It's a fantastic day, it's a day to be together and that's across all communities.

"Today is a day of celebration as we saw, it's been very positive, let's continue the positivity, let's end today with love, unity and togetherness."

She added: "It's an honour to be the Lord Mayor of such a fantastic city."

The event forms part of St George's Day celebrations across the city, with buildings lit in red and white and flags flying from civic buildings.

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