CHILDREN and their families filled Orford Park with light on Sunday evening for the annual St Rocco’s Lantern Walk.

Many youngsters and even some grown ups turned up in fancy dress for the event.

They were joined by special guests including Disney princesses, Spiderman and Pepper Pig.

The Mayor and Lady Mayoress led the countdown before the walk was led by hospice matron Alison White and the Manchester School of Samba Band.

More than £10,000 was raised by the children taking part and 100 volunteers gave up their time to marshal the walk, handing out medals at the finish line.

Sophie Birch, senior events manager at St Rocco’s said: “The Lantern Walk is such a special event for St Rocco’s as it gives the younger members of the Warrington community the chance to support their local hospice.

"The amount already raised is incredible. We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone involved for helping to make the event such a success once again.”