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Saturday 20 April 2019Celebrate St. George with free activities on Orton Square,

Cultural Quarter and St. George’s Area of Leicester.

12noon - Welcome speech with The Lord Mayor Of Leicester and performance by Leicester Morris Men

12.30pm: Bill Brookman’s fun show Expect madcap music and mirth, songs and stories based on St. George and the Dragon.

1pm: DinosaurusDinosaurs walked the earth around 68 million years ago and the Tyrannosaurus rex or T. rex was the undisputed king of them all. Did you know that Rex means king? Orton Square will host a walking recreation of T. rex. This mighty beast will be a wonder to behold as it walks around the square. Make sure you are ready for a picture!

1.30pm: Maypole dancingA fun opportunity to join in with experienced dancers to take a turn around the maypole and enjoy a St. George’s Day tradition.

2pm: Leicester Morris MenTraditional dances for St. George with the ever-popular Leicester Morris Men.

2.30pm: Knights & princesses parade with Sylvesta the JesterJoin the parade of knights and princesses around Orton Square, led by Sylvesta the Leicester Jester. There will be prizes for the best costumes. To enter please go to the Information Point on Orton Square by 2.15pm.

2.50pm: Parade prize giving and dragon trail prize draw

3pm: DinosaurusLast chance to see T. rex walk around Orton Square.

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Saturday 20 April 2019

Lots of things to see and do for all the family throughout the day including;Bill Brookman and friend’s street arts:Children’s arts activities, circus skills, balloon modelling & giant bubbles. Genii Productions: Arts tent full of activities with lots of things to draw and make, including shields and decorations for young knights and princesses.The Book Bus: Books to read and storytelling sessions.Face Painting: based in the Arts tent.Focus: Get creative with this Leicester based charity with lots of things to make and do on the theme of St. George.

Also on Orton Square

Printmaking activities11am – 2pmLeicester Print WorkshopWhat’s your tribe? Take a spin on heraldry and make your own sign. Inspired by fabulous beasts, new and old, print your own colourful tribal emblem. See if you can spot the mythical eagle and dolphins on the printing press to inspire your design.

Family activities, entertainment and live music11am – 4pmLCB DepotPop in to LCB Depot for creative family activities, entertainment, and live music. Look out for more food, drink and other surprises inside and outside in our rear courtyard. See the exhibitions DMU Fine Art State of Art 3 in our Lightbox Gallery and Stephen Lawrence Day Posters in our Print Room. Relax at Gray’s Coffee Shop & Kitchen – open for fresh seasonal food, refreshments and free Wi-Fi.

Open studio and workshops12noon – 6pmTwo Queens GalleryTake a sneak peek behind the scenes at Two Queens artist-run gallery and studios and see work in progress by resident artists and associate members.

Across the Cultural Quarter

3.30pm: Maypole dancingA final chance to go around the maypole. 4pm – 5pm: Bill Brookman’s fun show & folk dancing finaleJoin all the day’s characters, performers and musicians for a rousing finale!

Colour Me Roarsome!11am – 4pmNew Walk Museum & Art GalleryA fire-breathing dragon has escaped into our Victorian Art Gallery, but he’s looking a little pale. Help us add colour to our giant dragon collage by creating and decorating his paper scales.

St. George’s DayTuesday 23 April Leicester Market Fun activities on a St. George theme with lots to see and do for children and families.

Other events Annual beer festivalFrom 12noon The Exchange BarFramework Brewery Takeover with live music sessions on Saturday afternoon and Kenny Wilson acoustic in the evening.

Folk session5.30pm onwardsThe Ale WagonThe Ale Wagon is a traditional English pub offering fine real ales. Always a popular way of rounding off a great day with rousing singing and great musicians, bring an instrument or just join in with the singing and merriment.

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StLeicester St. George’s Festival Saturday 20 April Event Time Where

Printmaking activities 11am – 2pm Leicester Print Workshop

Colour Me Roarsome! 11am – 4pm New Walk Museum & Art Gallery

Family activities, entertainment & live music 11am – 4pm LCB Depot

Annual beer festival From 12noon The Exchange

Festival launch & welcome 12noon Orton Square

Bill Brookman and friend’s street arts 12noon – 4pm Orton Square

Genii art tent 12noon – 4pm Orton Square

Book bus 12noon – 4pm Orton Square

Face painting 12noon – 4pm Orton Square

Focus creative arts 12noon – 4pm Orton Square

Open studio and workshops 12noon – 6pm Two Queens Gallery

Bill Brookman’s fun show 12.30pm Orton Square

Dinosaurus 1pm Orton Square

Maypole dancing 1.30pm Orton Square

Leicester Morris Men 2pm Orton Square

Knights and princesses parade 2.30pm Orton Square

Parade and dragon trail prize draw 2.50pm Orton Square

Dinosaurus 3pm Orton Square

Maypole dancing 3.30pm Orton Square

Bill Brookman’s fun finale 4pm – 5pm Orton Square

Folk session 5.30pm onwards The Ale Wagon

St. George’s Day Tuesday 23 April Leicester Market

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Haymarket Bus StationSt Margaret’s Bus Station

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Leicester PrintWorkshop

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For details of how to get to the event by public transport, telephone

Travel Line on 0871 200 2233

For further information on Leicester St. George’s Festival:T: 0116 299 4444 E: info@visitleicester.info W: visitleicester.info

St. George’s Festival is organised by Leicester City Council. For general information regarding the organisation of the festival email festivals@leicester.co.uk or telephone 0116 454 3600. All details are correct at time of going to print. We apologise for any changes which may be necessary.

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