 
What's on in Chester
Due to the changing circumstances of events. It is better to get any information direct from any websites setup for the event. Chestertourist.com may not be up-to-date on the latest information. Please check with the council or the event organiser. Chester Tourist Information are able to advise on the latest events. Chester City Council publish a monthly 'what's on' guide. This available from the Tourist Information Shop next to the Town Hall in the Centre of Chester.
  
  
  
  
  
Saturnalia is the old Roman midwinter festival held around the 17th of December. It is a celebration of the god Saturn, who the Romans thought would bring back light and renewal and summer again. The Roman festival was a seven day feast were the normal rules of society were reversed. Slaves became masters and masters became slaves.
In Chester the Roman festival is celebrated by a march through the city centre by Roman Soldiers carrying a effigy of Saturn. Then torches are light to spread the light to the four corners of the fortress. This is followed by cries of Yo Saternalia.
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