There were rousing cheers of "Kernow bys vyken" [Cornwall for ever] in Launceston town square today (March 3) as hundreds of children paraded through the town to celebrate their patron saint, St Piran.

Children from local schools proudly waved their St Piran flags as they made their way through the town from the Castle grounds, led by the town council and a bag piper.

The town crier, Rob Tremain, welcomed all present to this special celebration and provided some insight into the history of the county's great saint.

He then handed over to the town's Mayor, Cllr Leighton Penhale, who invited all to join in a rousing rendition of "Cornwall, My Home" before conducting the traditional 'Launceston Dance'.

A spokesperson added: "Lovely to see the amazing turnout this morning for the St Pirans Parade in the Town Square! If you enjoyed the event and want to celebrate on Sunday, March 5, then come along to the Town Hall from 11 am."