The Feast of St George on Sat 23 Apr 2016

The Feast of St George will be held in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 23rd April. It's a celebration of St George, the patron saint of England. According to legend, he was a soldier in the Roman army who later became venerated as a Christian martyr. His cross forms the national flag of England, and features within the Union Flag of the United Kingdom, and other national flags containing the Union Flag. The Feast of St George is a free event, and features live music and dance performances, plus a feast of English food, live music and free fun for everyone. There’ll be cookery demos from celebrity chefs, stalls selling mouth-watering treats, a beautiful banqueting area and a host of indoor and outdoor family games. The event this year will mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, so expect plenty of activities to celebrate his life and legacy.