Romans return for city’s final festive parade

THE Romans are on their way back to reclaim Chester for one night only.

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For Chester's final festive parade this evening (December 11) Chester's Deva Victrix 20th Legion take back control of their city as Chester Roman Tours celebrate Saturnalia.

The parade leaves from the Grosvenor Museum at 6pm arriving in Eastgate Street when the emperor will address his subjects.

Councillor Lisa Denson, Cabinet Member for A Fairer Future (Poverty, Public Health and Mental Health), said: “The final festive parade in Chester joins together the fiery spectacle of the Roman Legion celebrating Saturnalia and a second chance to see the Winter Watch parade.