Bavarian tradition honors St. Leonhard, patron saint of farmers, 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. After the procession, the revelry traditionally turned to toasts with schnapps. Often called Leonhardiritt or Leonhardifahrt, the traditional pilgrimage dates back centuries in Bavaria and Austria.