Gallery of St George's Day parade pictures in Hereford

And the city's streets were full of people who supported the youngsters and joined in the celebrations.

The event, run by the district's South Marches Scouts, saw Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from across the district take part in the parade, with youngsters as young as four involved.

Starting and finishing at the Castle Green, the parade travelled up St Owen Street, passing the cenotaph in St Peter's Square before going through High Town. Many people stopped to watch the parade and listen to the Bewdley Community Marching Band playing.

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The parade continued up Broad Street before going into Cathedral Close, where it was met by another healthy crowd. 

It then went back to the Castle Green, where a service was held.  

Romilly Douglas, from 1st Scouts Fownhope, said it was a great occasion, especially for the children.

"It's quite exciting, and many people have come to support, whether it's their family or just people watching," she said.

"I think it's lovely for them at such a young age that they can be part of something that's so much bigger and is what scouting is all about.

"It's not very often they get to meet so many people."

Lord Baden Powell, founder of the scouts, chose St George as the patron saint of the scouts due to his courage in the face of adversity.

St George's Day itself is this Tuesday (April 23).

Below are some pictures from the parade. 

The parade in Hereford High Town (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

The parade started and finished at Castle Green (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

A large crowd waited at Hereford Cathedral to see the parade come past (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

The Bewdley Community Marching Band (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

The parade at Cathedral Close (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

The 1st Ewyas Harold Scout Group at the parade (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

Children taking part in the parade (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

All of the groups finished the parade at Castle Green (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

The children at Castle Green (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

Dignitaries in front of a St George's flag at Hereford Castle Green (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

1st Fownhope was one scout movement that took part in the parade (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)

The 1st Ewyas Harold scout group (Image: Paul Rogers/Hereford Times)