St George's Day Parades Planned Across UK Amid Cancellations

St George's Day celebrations are taking place across England with parades and community events, though some traditional festivities have been cancelled or rescheduled. Manchester will host a major St George's Day parade featuring floats, community groups, and performers, despite coinciding with the Manchester Marathon, while the town of Hinckley has cancelled its annual parade due to unspecified concerns but will continue with other family-friendly activities. In the South East, schoolchildren and brass bands will participate in parades in Gravesend and Dartford, and Chichester Cathedral will host a special service. Meanwhile, a planned trans rights demonstration in Colchester was cancelled to avoid clashing with a local St George's Day parade, with organizers opting to support similar events elsewhere in the region. These events highlight both the enduring significance of St George's Day in bringing communities together and the logistical challenges of coordinating public gatherings. Despite some cancellations, towns and cities are adapting with alternative festivities to celebrate the day.