The sun shone, crowds packed the city centre and giants came out to play at the annual Midsummer Watch parade. Saturday and Sunday saw Chestival hit full swing with a spectacular street carnival celebrating Chester's history as the giant making capital of England. During medieval times every town had a giant that would be paraded at the midsummer solstice, many towns would have their centre piece made in Chester which was renowned for making the best giants.
At the weekend more than fifty of these creations were paraded from the Cathedral doors around the city and back to the city hall accompanied by drummers, marching musicians and town criers. Giants included the green man, a king and his knight and an enormous Robert Baden-Powell.
The day started with crowds being entertained by Buckley Brass Band in the town hall square while enjoying delicious food from Hickory's Smokehouse outdoor stall. Following the parade, hundreds of festival goers gathered at the Roman Amphitheatre for the final performance of this years musical Mystery Play 'Noahs Flood'. Chestival continues throughout June and July with music, art, theatre and sporting events across the city, for further details visit the event website http://www.chesterfestivals.co.uk/
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