Here are 27 of the best pictures from Warrington Walking Day 2024

Despite a bit of rain, each group took part with a smile on their face and held their banners with pride.

Crowds lined the streets ready to watch the procession make its way from The Golden Gates and through the town centre.

Starting at 10.30am were St Elphin's, who traditionally lead off the walk, and the last to set off were St Andrew's at 11.09am.

Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Steve Wright, watched the procession as one of his final acts before he passes on the chains to Cllr Wendy Johnson on Monday, July 1.

The sound of bagpipes and drums filled the streets of Warrington with music as the groups made their way around the town.

Here are 27 of our favourite photos from this year's Walking Day.

St Elphin's led the parade through the town centre (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Children walking with Sacred Heart (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Vincent Pinnock dressed in uniform to walk with St Benedict's (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Batida Rio filled the streets with music while walking with St Andrew's (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Walking with Holy Trinity were Bentley, Haiden and Kyrann Wright (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Warrington Pipeband walking ahead of Sacred Heart (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Rhia-Mae led the procession for St Andrew's (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Mayor Cllr Steve Wright watched the procession before he passes the chains to Cllr Wendy Johnson on Monday (Image: Dave Gillespie)

The rain didn't stop the children walking with St Stephen's School (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Paul Coffrey and his granddaughter, Lacey Mole, took part with Christ Church Latchford (Image: Dave Gillespie)

St Gregory's High School students held colourful umbrellas (Image: Dave Gillespie)

It was all smiles from the children walking with St Benedict's (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Friars Green Independent Methodist Church also took part (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Walking with St Elphin's were Penny, Elizabeth, Ava and Venus (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Elmwood Avenue URC held their banner with pride (Image: Dave Gillespie)

St Alban's walking down St Austins Lane (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Sir Thomas Boteler High School posed with their banner in front of Warrington Town Hall (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Students from St Stephen's Primary School carried an icon of the Virgin Mary (Image: Dave Gillespie)

St Bridget's Primary School Pupils lined up in front of the Town Hall (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Pupils from Latchford St James Primary School (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Sean Horran, Phil Chadwick, Mitch McWilliams and Tommy Horran carried the icon for St Alban's (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Students from St Barnabas held bright lanterns (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School pupils were smartly dressed for the occasion (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Students from St Gregory's High School helped carry the banner for Sacred Heart (Image: Dave Gillespie)

St Augustine's Primary School students also walked through the town (Image: Dave Gillespie)

Oliver, Finn, Jack and Benjamin, carried the icon for St Gregory's High School (Image: Dave Gillespie)

St James Latchford also took part this morning (Image: Dave Gillespie)