Thousands lined the streets of Worcester to see the Olympic Torch carried through the city, and many got up early the next day to wave it goodbye.
Police estimate more than 120,000 people turned up to see the relay on its journey through the county at the end of May.
Worcestershire County Council said at least 60,000 people poured into Worcester city centre for the event and 10,000 people watched the lighting of a cauldron at the New Road cricket ground.
There was also an evening celebration at the cricket ground, which included a choir performing a specially-composed song about the city’s history entitled Raise The Sky.
Residents began lining the streets again the following morning, from about 7am, to see the torch leave Worcester for the next leg of its journey.
The relay left the cathedral and through the St John’s area towards Malvern. Schoolgirl McAyla Johnson, 15, was one of the torchbearers, chosen after she was hit by a car in 2008 and fought her way back to health after being in a coma. She was cheered on by the crowds.
Teenager Sam Spencer, 18, from Droitwich, who carried the torch a leg of its journey through Fernhill Heath the day before, said: “It was surreal. It felt like it was all over before it started. It was fantastic though, absolutely amazing.”
Resident Michael McCabe and his family were among those who turned up to watch the relay. He said: “It’s a once in a lifetime thing. There’s been a really nice street spirit.”