Warm sunshine accompanies Melton's annual St George's Day parade
Warm sunshine accompanied yesterday’s (Sunday’s) St George’s Day parade through the streets of Melton Mowbray.
Good crowds, including family members of the youngsters taking part, lined the streets of the town centre as the party made their way from Thorpe End at 1pm.
Members of the local Scouting groups and adult volunteers took part in the annual event, led by the Syston Scout and Guide Band and 1st Waltham Scout group.
The parade headed for St Mary’s Church for the traditional St George’s service before reforming and finishing in the town centre.
Joanne Flinn, District Lead Volunteer for Melton Mowbray and District Scouts, posted on Facebook afterwards: “Wow. What an amazing turnout.
"The church I have never seen so full with no spare seats!!
"Congratulations to everyone who received awards today as well. You did Melton and Scouting proud.”
1st Waltham, 36th Melton, 4th Melton, district explorers, 1st Old Dalby, 1st Long Clawson. Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs also paraded.