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02
Aug
GALLERY: Historic hornblowing ceremony ends Ripon’s day of fun and celebration
A historic hornblowing ceremony ended a day of celebrations in Ripon marking its patron saint and Yorkshire Day.
About 200 people gathered for the 9pm hornblowing ceremony in which, for the first time, four hornblowers set the watch at the obelisk.
It marked the end of a day of fun as floats paraded around the city for the annual St Wilfrid Procession.
The carnival atmosphere lasted all afternoon and into the night, providing a memorable day for residents and visitors.
Here are some images from the day.
You can also see two live videos from the day on our Facebook page here.
All thoughts of pedestrianising Kirkgate were abandoned for the day.
Outside the cathedral as the procession passes.
There were plenty of high spirits.
Disco fever
The view from the town hall.
Kirkgate was buzzing all day.
Free rides in the market square.
Bringing a flavour of Notting Hill to Ripon.
Doing it Vegas-style.
Even superheroes turned up.
Not your average vehicle on High Skellgate.
Assembled at each corner of the obelisk.
The four hornblowers
Mayor Andrew Williams thanks the crowd for attending..
A large crowd gathered for the ceremony.
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