39 of the best photos as crowds come out in Ballymoney for huge Easter Monday Apprentice Boys parade

By Valerie Martin

Published 6th Apr 2026, 16:58 GMT

Ballymoney was packed on Easter Monday as around 5,000 Apprentice Boys and 72 bands took part in a huge parade marking the beginning of the Siege of Derry.

Thousands of spectators lined the streets to enjoy the sights and sounds of the procession.

Organised by the Coleraine & District Amalgamated Committee, the Easter Monday parade was the culmination of a week-long series of cultural, community and family-focused events as part of the first Easter BallyMonday Crimson Festival.

Ballymoney was packed for the Apprentice Boys parade on Easter Monday.

1. Easter Monday parade

Ballymoney was packed for the Apprentice Boys parade on Easter Monday. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

The Apprentice Boys parade makes its way through the town.

2. Easter Monday parade

The Apprentice Boys parade makes its way through the town. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Taking part in the Apprentice Boys parade on Easter Monday in Ballymoney.

3. Easter Monday parade

Taking part in the Apprentice Boys parade on Easter Monday in Ballymoney. Photo: Arthur Allison / Pacemaker Press

Taking part in the Easter Monday Apprentice Boys parade in Ballymoney.

4. Easter Monday parade

Taking part in the Easter Monday Apprentice Boys parade in Ballymoney. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.