Dancers, dragons, and knights are taking to the streets across Derby this April!
Dancing, dragons and knights will bring the city centre to life at a free family event to celebrate St George’s Day on Saturday, April 22.
A packed programme of entertainment will see this family fun day, organised by Derby LIVE, celebrate England’s heritage and culture. It will also include traditional music and dancing, from maypole performances to English-style Appalachian Flatfoot Clogging.
At 11.45am, musicians will lead a merry band of dancers to the Market Place, with entertainment from The Lost Boys. They’ll bring the legend of St George and the Dragon to life in a unique show to celebrate England’s patron saint.
From there, additional support from St Peters Quarter Business Improvement (BID) will see the musical entertainment continue at St Peter’s Cross, from 12 noon, when Folk 3D Community presents its two-hour programme of music and dance from local and community artists. Included will be performances from Derby’s very own team of Appalachian dancers, Restless Soles, plus Maypole Movers, Ryknild Rabble Morris and Pecsaetan, an all-women’s Cotswold Morris side from Sheffield.
Brad Worley, Manager of the St Peters Quarter BID, is delighted to support Derby’s St George’s Day celebrations and team up with Derby LIVE for this annual event.
He said: “This afternoon of entertainment will bring a sparkle to Derby’s city centre. We are proud to celebrate St George’s Day and the rich traditions of England’s history. We have so many amazing groups and dancers who are coming together to take part. We hope Derby people get behind the day and come along to enjoy all the free entertainment.”
Gemma Pindard, Project Executive for St Peters Quarter BID, says a lot of time and effort has gone into making the St George’s Day a fun event for families.
She said: “Our sponsorship means we have been able to provide additional entertainment at St Peters Cross. Folk 3D, who are partners in this event, have put together a packed programme of local and community artists for visitors to enjoy. It is always a pleasure to help Derby LIVE deliver yet another really great experience for shoppers to St Peters Quarter.”
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