NEWPORT'S Riverfront Walk resounded to the sounds of brass band music and marching feet as the city hosted the annual celebration of St George, the patron saint of scouting.

Hundreds of scouts, cubs and beavers paraded from a gathering point at the Wave sculpture near the Riverfront Theatre, walking over the City Footbridge and into Rodney Parade for the service.

This route marked a break with tradition, as in previous years the parade has begun in Commercial Street.

But scores of proud parents, siblings and other family members turned out to line the route to watch the parade, which thankfully took place in warmer, less windy conditions than of late.

On the eastern side of the footbridge the Mayor of Newport and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Gwent took the salute from the participants.

Dozens of different scout groups from across the city took part in the parade, their flags - bearing pack names and insignias - and uniforms bringing a welcome splash of colour to an overcast day.

The theme of this year's celebration was 'One World', with a strong focus on unity.

"Particularly in view of the events of last weekend (in Sri Lanka) we feel it’s important to remember our scouting family across the world," said Kath Lewis, assistant district commissioner, cubs & beavers, Newport district.

The parade was led this year by youth commissioners Callum Hall, aged 18, and 17-year-old Dylan Murray.