The people of Falmouth took to the streets today to celebrate St Piran's Day.
Local school children, musicians, performers and dignitaries paraded through the town to mark the feast day of the patron saint of tin miners.
To see a gallery of St Piran's Day celebrations across Cornwall, click here. The Falmouth event was one of a number taking place across Cornwall to celebrate St Piran – who according to legend was tossed into the sea in the 6th Century by the kings of Ireland, who were jealous of his healing powers.
The Falmouth parade began on The Moor at 10am and wound its way through the streets of Falmouth, where onlookers had gathered to watch the spectacle.
It ended with dancing back on The Moor, followed by refreshments in the town's Methodist Church.
Click here for an interactive map of St Piran's Day events around the county today.
Local school children, musicians, performers and dignitaries paraded through the town to mark the feast day of the patron saint of tin miners.
To see a gallery of St Piran's Day celebrations across Cornwall, click here. The Falmouth event was one of a number taking place across Cornwall to celebrate St Piran – who according to legend was tossed into the sea in the 6th Century by the kings of Ireland, who were jealous of his healing powers.
The Falmouth parade began on The Moor at 10am and wound its way through the streets of Falmouth, where onlookers had gathered to watch the spectacle.
It ended with dancing back on The Moor, followed by refreshments in the town's Methodist Church.
Click here for an interactive map of St Piran's Day events around the county today.
