THOUSANDS of people crowded Horley High Street on Saturday for the annual St George's Day celebration.
The Horley Association of Traders (Hats) estimates that about 7,000 people attended the event to shop, listen to live music, and watch the popular procession.
Hats member James Baker, who was decked out as patron saint St George for the day, said: "The day is about getting the community together, bringing people back into Horley and obviously remembering St George as well."
This year, the parade was led by St George and his dragon, with the Redhill Corps of Drums providing music.
Luckily, the dragon managed to survive a last-minute injury when its wing began to drop off. St John Ambulance members were on-hand with bandages to mend the wounded appendage.
Pattie Winward, a resident speaking after the parade, said: "I thought it was absolutely wonderful. We come here every year; this is by far the largest and the best fair that we have ever had.
"And we thought St George was quite handsome."
More than 50 stalls and stands were present on the day.
Donna Membry, who was at the Eazee Party Bags stall, said: "I think it is good that the stallholders can trade in a market environment; this sort of environment is quite nice."
Children had fairground rides to explore, including a rodeo and giant slide.
When asked what his favourite part of the day was, six-year-old Jake Groves, of Horley, said: "The slide from the fair, I went on it ten times."
