St George's Day celebrations in Shropshire - video and pictures
[gallery] Patriotic fever swept through Shropshire as people celebrated St George's day in style.
The sunshine and bright weather saw hundreds of people descend on Newport for its annual celebrations of England's patron saint.
People could see Morris dancing and enter a fancy dress competition as well watch the eighth annual parade.
Meanwhile, a St George's Day fun event held was in the castle grounds at Bridgnorth.
Newport was transformed as the procession left the car park at the Shakespeare and marched through the town.
The event ran all day in The Square in Newport, with performers re-enacting the legend of the dragon slaying.
Councillor Peter Scott said it was a great celebration.
He said: "It has been an absolutely brilliant event. We have been blessed with great weather - it really has made it and lots of people have come out to enjoy the celebration.
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"Everyone is happy and smiling. There has been a good crowd.
"The two sets of Morris dancers were great and lots of people spent longer in town to watch them.
"There were about 75 people taking part in the parade and they all really made an effort.
"Katharine House Hospice won best shop window display for the second year running– it looked very impressive.
"We also gave out free samples of the fiery dragon sausages and St George buns - they went down very well.
"One of the new things we had this year as a balloon release which looked great.
"We are delighted with how everything went - here is to 2018!"
More than 500 people descended on Newport for last year's St George's Day celebrations.
There was free face-painting for children and youngsters could have their photo taken with St George and the dragon.
A fancy dress competition was held and there was further entertainment from the Bedcote Morris dancers.
Generous donations by members of the public meant that more than £1,000 was raised for local charities.
