Our History

The St George Day parade was started in 1999 by Mark Cowles and a group of local residents of the Stone Cross area of West Bromwich.

They wished to display their appreciation and love for their country and celebrate their heritage and acknowledge the occasion of St George’s Day. They also wanted to pay homage to our heroes and our glorious past. This group called themselves the Stone Cross St George .

It was decided that the parade would be from Stone Cross to The Hall End Tavern and while numbers started low, they increased year on year. Now this is the largest St George Day parade in England and a marvellous getting together of English men and women, boys and girls.

Estimated attendee figures…

Year Public Attendees
  2000 – 150
  2001 – 300
  2002 – 600
  2003 – 1700
  2004 – 4800
  2005 – 6000
  2006 – 7-8000
  2007 – 15,000
  2008 – 15,000
  2009 – 20,000
  2010 - 25,000

Currently the walk stretches from Stone Cross to Dartmouth Park ,West Bromwich and consists of a full compliment of side shows, market stalls, entertainment and guest speakers.

Sadly where previously the parade had the partial financial backing of Sandwell’s council, this was withdrawn ,The Parade committee have to find £10,000 of funding.With Fundraising events throughout the year ,and from donations from the Generallpublic and local companys This is a Non Political Parade and all are welcome what ever their colour /Gender or religion
 
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