St George's Day

Swindon’s 20ft high figure of England’s patron saint will proudly parade through the town centre on Saturday 21 April to celebrate St George’s Day. With so much to see and do, this is a fantastic event for the whole family to enjoy!

Have you decided how you're going to celebrate St George's Day this year?

If not, then why not get down to Swindon town centre for a whole day of entertainment!

There are events going on everywhere including:

• inSwindon's very own Sporting Hub down The Parade.
• Facepainters, attractions and military personnel in Canal Walk, Regent Street and Havelock Square.
• Live music in Rise Record Store.
• Plus a whole programme of entertainment live on the Big Screen at Wharf Green all compered by Swindon 105.5 Community Radio.

The event will kick off with a blessing carried out by Revd. Angela Overton-Benge at the Cenotaph outside the Town Hall at 11.30am followed by a colourful procession through the town centre. The procession will lead into Wharf Green to launch the official celebrations.

At Wharf Green:

12.00pm     Nathan Big Band
12.30pm     Swindon Inter-Active Service play
12.40pm     Bollywood Dreamers
  1.00pm      Britannia Majorettes
  1.20pm      Swindon Air Cadets
  1.40pm      Ovation
  2.00pm      Theo Altieri
  2.15pm      Jenny Bracey
  2.30pm      Alice Offley
  2.45pm      Graham Mack Rock Band
  3.10pm      Vic Clements
  3.30pm      The Big Sing

N.B. Times and acts are subject to change

Please continue checking the inSwindon website for updates and information on other town centre events.