A feast day dedicated to England's patron and Christian martyr, Saint George, St George's Day will be celebrated by millions of people country-wide.
Celebrated on April 23 of each year to mark the death of the martyred patron Saint George, who is said to have died in around 303AD, parades of schoolchildren, brass bands and fire-breathing dragons are among the many events set to take place to celebrate St George's Day, with people set to parade with themed shields and signs made for the day.
Known in legend for slaying a dragon and rescuing an innocent maiden from death, his impact on history has been felt for hundreds of years, with his standing as a sign of Christendom and England for throughout the ages, Morris dancers, stilt walkers and parades are among the traditional events planned to celebrate,
And with buntings being hung across town centres for events today and over the weekend, pubs, community centres, and local and national attractions will be hosting events, with many putting on shows to tell the story of the patron saint.
Some have also chosen to celebrate at home with their families, with young children often making swords, shields, flags and dragons, all adorned with the motif Saint George. Information on how to celebrate the occasion can be found on the English Heritage website.
