In pictures: Thousands gather in Cookstown for Apprentice Boys' Easter Monday parade

Cookstown was filled with colour and spectacle when the Apprentice Boys’ of Derry’s annual Easter Monday parade was held in the town.

The event, the organisation’s first major outing of 2023, was hosted this year by the South Derry and East Tyrone Amalgamated Committee and attracted more than 40 bands and thousands of marchers and spectators.

37. Apprentice Boys' Easter Monday parade in Cookstown

Looking smart on parade. Photo: Stephen Davison / Pacemaker

38. Apprentice Boys' Easter Monday parade in Cookstown

Enjoying the Easter Monday parade. Photo: Stephen Davison / Pacemaker

39. Apprentice Boys' Easter Monday parade in Cookstown

All dressed up for the occasion. Photo: Stephen Davison / Pacemaker

40. Apprentice Boys' Easter Monday parade in Cookstown

Taking part in the Easter Monday event. Photo: Stephen Davison / Pacemaker

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