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.
17. St Patrick's Day in Belfast
The parade theme was 'Voices of Belfast' - a theatrical pageant of pop, punk, pomp and disco. Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton
18. St Patrick's Day in Belfast
Eye-catching performers take part in the St Patrick's Day parade. Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton
19. St Patrick's Day in Belfast
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Christina Black, taking part in the parade. Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton
20. Councillor Christina Black
The parade provided colour, music and spectacle. Photo: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton