THE CROWDS turned out to watch Wyre Forest Scout’s annual St George’s Day parade on Sunday.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
The popular event was bathed in bright sunshine as hundreds of people lined the streets to watch the procession go by.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
Almost 700 Scouts, Beavers, Cubs, Guides, Brownies, Rainbows and more were part of the mass gathering.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
They met in New Road before parading to Kidderminster Harriers’ Aggborough Stadium.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
There – with everyone sitting on the fittingly red and white seats – a celebration service was held and there was a reaffirmation of the Scout and Guide promise.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
Groups from across the Midlands had joined for the extravaganza.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
Among them was Kings Norton Youth Marching Band from south Birmingham which was taking part in its first ever Kidderminster St George’s Day Parade.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
After the service, the parade made its way back through the town centre where the Deputy Mayor of Kidderminster took the salute.
Picture by Colin Hill. s
These pictures taken by Kidderminster photographer Colin Hill perfectly capture the celebratory atmosphere of the day as the town came together to commemorate England’s patron saint.
