Bavarian tradition honors St. Leonhard, patron saint of farmers, horses and livestock

Women in traditional costumes of the region take part at the traditional Leonhardi pilgrimage in Warngau near Munich, Germany, Oct. 27, 2024. The annual pilgrimage honors St. Leonhard, patron saint of the highland farmers for horses and livestock.

Farmers and their horses walked in a festive parade through the small Bavarian town of Warngau on Sunday to honor their patron saint, St. Leonhard.