HALESOWEN town centre will be playing host to the borough’s St George’s Day celebrations tomorrow (Saturday April 25).
Somers Square will be the main venue for outdoor activities which will run from 10.30am to 3pm.
The day kicks off at 10.30am with music from Porky, followed by a performance from Halesowen Scout Band, a sing-along on the main stage with Stourbridge singer Maggie O’Hara and an official opening by the Mayor of Dudley at noon.
A brass band will play the civic party off and the Sedgley Morris Men will entertain the crowds with some traditional folk dancing. Baby dragon puppets and their handlers will also be walking among the crowds.
There will be music and entertainment on the main stage, plus traditional children’s rides, a barrel organ, face painting and craft activities provided by Dudley Council’s Juniors at Museums club.
The popular bake-off competition will return and the regular farmers market will be open.
At the library there will be storytelling and children’s activities.
Cornbow Hall will be hosting a free tea dance, which has completely sold out.
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