A sea of colour flowed around Helston on Friday when the Midday Dance took place on Helston Flora Day. 

Traditionally one of the busiest events of the day, this year proved no exception with vasts crowds already formed around the Guildhall almost an hour before the start of the dance. 

They were waiting to see the Ancient Furry Dance, also known as the Midday Dance, which was this year led by Lloyd and Lisa Harris, Lisa Ashdown and Darren Wallis. 

Lloyd and Lisa, one of the rare married couples to be asked to lead together, were first out of the Guildhall doors at the stroke of noon, followed by Lisa and Darren. 

The couples then swapped halfway around, following the break in Lismore Gardens, with Lisa and Darren at the front of the dance coming back up to the Guildhall to its conclusion. 

Despite a forecast of showers, the rain not only held off but the sun even started to make an appearance at one point. 

See photos below, with more in the gallery above. 

You can also see photos from the Morning Dance here: Flora Day 2023: 52 Morning Dance pictures

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