And after a three-year gap due to the global pandemic, Wigan will once again be hosting a St George’s Day parade on Sunday April 24, beginning at the parish church at 11am.
More than 300 young people from uniformed organisations are set to take part, along with marching bands, and organisers are hoping for good weather and a good public turn-out.
5. 2003
St George's day parade - Youngest member of North Ashton Band 10 years old Barbara Grant concentrates as she plays her baritone horn. Photo: GERALD WEBSTER
7. 2009
TEA AND BUN-TING...Howard Gallimore, owner of Gallimore's Restaurant in The Wiend, waitress Carly Miller and Janet Hall, owner of The Wiendbar, get set to celebrate St George's Day with a cup of tea, 2009 Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
8. 2007
Walking in the big St George's Day Parade in Wigan, 2007. Photo: John Leatherbarrow