St George’s Day is celebrated by the several nations, kingdoms, countries, and cities of which Saint George is the patron saint.
England.
Saint George is the patron saint of England and as such is celebrated annually on 23 April. Saint George never visited the British Isles in his lifetime, but during the Middle Ages he became revered by the English and according to legend fought on their side in the Crusades and the Hundred Years' War. After the union of England and Scotland in 1707, celebration of the day waned in popularity, but in modern times it remains as a celebration of English culture. (Wikipedia)
St George's Day pageant through the City of London. April 23, 2010
Cáceres.
The Saint's feast is also celebrated in many towns outside the former Crown of Aragon in Spain. Saint George has been the patron saint of Cáceres, since 1229 A.D. Celebration of Saint George's Day in Cáceres is strongly centered in the world of legends. Celebrations include a parade featuring re-enactors of Moorish and Christian soldiers but the core of the commemoration focuses mainly on the legend of Saint George slaying a dragon to save a princess. (Wikipedia)
Saint George's parade in Cáceres. April 23, 2015
Saint George's parade in Cáceres. April 23, 2015
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