One of the largest loyal order demonstrations in Northern Ireland, ‘Derry Day’ attracts participants from far and wide.
Each year on the second Saturday of August, the Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry assemble in Londonderry to celebrate the events of August 1689 and the Relief of the city.
As well as the parade itself, the day’s celebrations also included a service of thanksgiving in St Columb’s Cathedral and wreath-laying ceremony.
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Making music on Derry Day. Photo: Lorcan Doherty / Press Eye
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Keeping in tune along the route. Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
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Members of The Pride of the Birches Accordion Band from Portadown taking part in the Derry Day parade. Photo: Lorcan Doherty / Press Eye
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Dressed for the sun on Derry Day. Photo: Lorcan Doherty / Press Eye