This performer brings a smile to the face of spectators along the parade route.This performer brings a smile to the face of spectators along the parade route.
This performer brings a smile to the face of spectators along the parade route.

In pictures: St Patrick's Day parade brings colour and spectacle to Belfast

Thousands took to the streets of Belfast to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in one of the biggest festivities to take place in Northern Ireland.
By Valerie Martin
Published 17th Mar 2023, 16:25 BST

Staged by arts organisation Beat Carnival, the carnival cavalcade revisited the city’s vibrant musical stories with a theatrical pageant of pop, punk, pomp and disco.

The parade theme, Voices Of Belfast, was portrayed in an imaginative display of people and costume, music and dance, circus and theatre which made its way through the city which was packed with spectators.

The colourful spectacle also marked the 25th anniversary of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

Enjoying a bird's eye view of the parade.

1. St Patrick's Day in Belfast

Enjoying a bird's eye view of the parade. Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Dressed to impress for the day.

2. St Patrick's Day in Belfast

Dressed to impress for the day. Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Impressive costumes were the order of the day.

3. St Patrick's Day in Belfast

Impressive costumes were the order of the day. Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

One of the many eye-catching costumes.

4. St Patrick's Day in Belfast

One of the many eye-catching costumes. Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

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