Miners' parade

It was and is a public event held by a community or corporation whose employment is linked to mining and smelting.

It takes place as one of the highlights of a festival (but can also be held as a protest march to fight for the redress of abuses).

The Miner's Parade is a special form of procession which is organised to march past important dignitaries or which is organized for such high-ranking individuals.

After 1768, with the introduction of ranks, district colours and other regulations, the dress of Saxon miners and smelters metallurgy developed a uniform-like character and was actually called a uniform from that time.

Miners' parades have been depicted in art, with paintings, carvings, and cast works portray the subject.