One of the biggest events of the year in Harrow is set to take place in Pinner this coming weekend as the annual St George’s Day celebrations return to the High Street.
The Pinner Rotary St George’s Day event will be held on Sunday 27 April from 12pm to 5pm. Thousands are expected to attend the community celebration, which includes a range of entertainment, stalls and performances.
The High Street will be closed to traffic for the event, allowing visitors to walk freely and enjoy what’s on offer. The day will begin with bell ringing at the Parish Church, followed by a Scouts parade to the War Memorial where the young people will renew their Promise.
From 12:45pm, entertainment will take place across different areas of the High Street including a performance from Capital Connection and Morris Dancing outside the Queen’s Head pub. There will also be a Punch and Judy show on Church Farm Green.
One of the new features this year is a performance by live party band RAZORZ, who will be playing at the top of the High Street at different times during the afternoon. Pupils from Pinner Wood School will also take part in a Dragon Flag Parade, marching along the High Street with flags inspired by St George and the Dragon.
The main event of the day will be the famous Pinner Wheelbarrow Race at 3pm. This long-standing tradition involves teams of two racing with a wheelbarrow through the streets of Pinner, stopping to drink beer along the route. The race begins at Little Common and ends at Church Farm Green.
Children’s rides and face painting will also be available throughout the afternoon, and local cafés and restaurants will be open for visitors.
The event is organised by Pinner Rotary and will raise money for several charities, including My Yard and Help Change Lives.
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