Hereford roads to close during St George's Day scout parade

This is to allow the traditional annual St George's Day scout parade to take place on Sunday (April 21). 

The event will involve the closure of some roads and there will be traffic disruption between 2.15pm and 3pm, Herefordshire Council said.

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Quay Street, Castle Street, St Ethelbert Street, St Owen Street, Cantilupe Street, St Peter's Square, Union Street, Gaol Street, St Peter's Street and Broad Street will all de shut for traffic during the event.

In previous years, hundreds of people have been involved in the popular parade that involves members of the scouting movement from Hereford and surrounding areas.

The St George's Day parade takes place in Hereford this Sunday (April 21) (Image: Scouts)

Lord Baden Powell, founder of the scouts, chose St George as the patron saint of the scouts due to his courage in the face of adversity.

St George's Day is next Tuesday (April 23), which is traditionally accepted as the date of the saint's death.