Winter Watch Parade 2021
9th December 2021
The Parade starts at 7pm, from the Town Hall. The parade extends around the City centre with performances from dance, fire breathing to sword fights.
Dating from the 1400’s Chester’s Winter Watch Parade was held at Christmas. The City leaders would hand over the keys to the City to the City Watch (early police force) after processing around the City to ensure it was secure. There followed a banquet and celebration of Christmas, knowing the City was safe.