HUNDREDS marched through the streets of Newport last the weekend in the biggest tribute to the Chartist Rising in recent years.

Organisers estimated more than 600 people took part in the torch-lit march to Westgate Square.

Festivalgoers enjoyed male voice choir and light show performances in Belle Vue Park before their own torches were lit and the trail set off, snaking through the fields, down Stow Hill and into the city centre.

South Wales Argus Camera Club members Lee Parker and John Hamblem captured the action and we share some of their pictures here.

This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC page on Facebook. More than 5,300 people are signed up as camera club members. Why not join them?

South Wales Argus: Newport Rising. Picture: Lee Parker, South Wales Argus Camera ClubLee Parker captured the parade walking through Bell Vue Park.

South Wales Argus: Newport Rising. Picture: Lee Parker, South Wales Argus Camera ClubWhat an amazing sight! The parade walking down Fields Road captured by Lee Parker.

South Wales Argus: Newport Rising. Picture: John HamblenThe parade ended at Westgate Square. Picture by John Hamblen.

South Wales Argus: Newport Rising. Picture: John HamblenThe march making its way down Stow Hill. Picture: John Hamblen.

South Wales Argus: Newport Rising. Picture: Lee Parker, South Wales Argus Camera ClubThe flames shone bright despite the rain. Picture: Lee Parker.

South Wales Argus: Newport Rising. Picture: Lee Parker, South Wales Argus Camera ClubAll smiles as the parade followed in the footsteps of the Chartists. Picture: Lee Parker.

See more pictures in our gallery above.