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.
9. 2010
Ben, five, with St George scarecrow at the Scarecrow Festival at St George's Primary School, Atherton, 2010. Photo: Nick Fairhurst
10. 2009
St George's Day Parade 2009, Wigan - 1st Standish (Standish Methodist) Scouts. Photo: Nick Fairhurst
11. 2010
Wigan St George's Day Parade 2010: Standish St Wilfrid's Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade Photo: Nick Fairhurst
12. 2010
Wigan St George's Day Parade 2010 - The Trinity Girls Brass Band Photo: Nick Fairhurst