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.

17. Apprentice Boys' Easter Monday parade in Cookstown

Keeping the beat, Photo: Stephen Davison / Pacemaker

18. Apprentice Boys' Easter Monday parade in Cookstown

The parade was hosted by the South Derry and East Tyrone Amalgamated Committee. Photo: Stephen Davison / Pacemaker

19. Apprentice Boys' Easter Monday parade in Cookstown

Thousands of marchers and more 40 bands took part in the parade through the Co Tyrone town. Photo: Stephen Davison / Pacemaker

20. Apprentice Boys' Easter Monday parade in Cookstown

Thousands gathered to watch the parade. Photo: Stephen Davison / Pacemaker

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