There was a bumper turnout for a day celebrating the rich industrial history of a Cornish town.
Trevithick Day, named after Camborne's most famous son, saw thousands line the streets to see a gala parade of steam engines, vintage vehicles, entertainers, bands and choirs.
Among the highlights of the day is the traditional Bal-maidens and Miners dance which sees almost 250 local schoolchildren following a route thought the town centre.
Mel Martin, manager of the Camborne Business Improvement District, said it had been a truly memorable event which spoke volumes about the future of the town.
"It was a great celebration of Camborne's history and of its future," she said.
"There were thousands and thousands of people at Trevithick Day.
"It was a great atmosphere and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.
"It was certainly the best Trevithick Day I have seen."
Mrs Martin said the legion of volunteers had helped make the day special.
Richard Trevithick was born in 1771 at a cottage in near Dolcoath Mine, where his father was a mine captain.
The young man grew up to become a giant of the Industrial Revolution, pioneer of the high-pressure steam engine and is now widely acknowledged an all-round genius.
He is buried in an unmarked grave at Dartford in Kent, where he was working when he died in 1833.
The first Trevithick Day was conceived in 1984, with the aim of breathing new pride into an area badly hit by the effects of the closure of industries and increased unemployment.
