Old World Village lantern parade honors St. Martin

Old World Village in Huntington Beach hosted a colorful parade of children holding lanterns Saturday night.

The celebration honored St. Martin of Tours, a Catholic patron saint. The event was organized by the German School, based in Newport Beach.

Martin was a former soldier who dedicated himself to the poor and become the first known conscientious objector. He is now celebrated by many Catholic traditions with a parade of children holding lanterns symbolizing St. Martin bringing hope to the poor.