Helston was lit with twinkling lights on Saturday as it hosted a Lantern Parade to mark St Piran's weekend.

The parade made a return for its second year on Saturday but at a new venue.

Coronation Park and boating lake was chosen for the parade, giving plenty of space for everyone who wanted to attend.

 

The Museum of Cornish Life with Henry Trengrouse

The Museum of Cornish Life with Henry Trengrouse

Schools gathered in the Old Cattle Market car park, along with organisations such as the Museum of Cornish Life.

As dusk fell, the parade made its way around the boating lake, with the twinkling lights reflected in the water.

The procession was led by Helston Town Band, playing a variety of traditional Cornish songs, and finishing with a rendition of the Flora Dance - to the delight of the crowd of people watching.

 

Ollie with one of the angels

Ollie with one of the angels

 

The event was held to coincide with St Piran's Day weekend, and the lanterns included an engine house, Helston inventor Henry Trengrouse and St Piran himself made from willow and tissue paper.

The event was supported by the team behind Truro City of Lights.

Cornish singing group Odds 'n' Sods performed in the run up to the parade, entertaining those watching.

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Elsa, Finn and Owen helped represent Nansloe School

Elsa, Finn and Owen helped represent Nansloe School

Sophie and Angus with parents Alistair and Katy

Sophie and Angus with parents Alistair and Katy

Isabella and Koa from Nansloe School

Isabella and Koa from Nansloe School

Amelia and Leo from St Michaels School

Amelia and Leo from St Michael's School

Susie Porter, with a lantern made by Tegan, is joined by Joel Bryant and Kelly Kellie

Susie Porter, with a lantern made by Tegan, is joined by Joel Bryant and Kelly Kellie

Jude Carroll with her creation

Jude Carroll with her creation

Hattie in front of the Cornish engine house lantern

Hattie in front of the Cornish engine house lantern

Simon holds a lantern made by his daughter Matilda, who was sadly unwell and unable to attend

Simon holds a lantern made by his daughter Matilda, who was sadly unwell and unable to attend

The angels in all their glory

The angels in all their glory