In pictures: Apprentice Boys take part in annual Relief of Derry parade

Thousands of Apprentice Boys and band members from all over Northern Ireland and further descended on Londonderry on Saturday for the annual ‘Derry Day’ events

Upwards of 10,000 participants and spectators were in the city for this year’s commemorative events marking the 1689 Relief Of Derry.

5. Relief of Derry parade

The Pride of Ballinran Band from Kilkeel taking part in the parade. Photo: George Sweeney

6. Relief of Derry parade

Gary Middleton MLA (centre) and Gregory Campbell MP were among those who attended the Relief of Derry parade. Photo: George Sweeney

7. Relief of Derry parade

Members of the Pride of Ballinran Band from Kilkeel pictured on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney

8. Relief of Derry parade

Bandsmen from the Dungiven Crown Defenders pictured during the Apprentice Boys parade on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney

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