Held each year on the first Saturday in December, the Shutting of the Gates parade commemorates the actions of the 13 apprentices who shut the city’s gates in 1688 and set in place the events which led to the Great Siege.
More than 25 bands joined this year’s parade on Saturday (December 3) ahead of a service of thanksgiving in St Columb’s Cathedral and a wreath-laying ceremony.
The main parade concluded with the burning of an effigy of Lt Col Robert Lundy, known as Lundy the traitor.
9. Lundy's Day
The effigy of Lundy is set alight as part of the historic commemoration. Photo: Pacemaker
10. Lundy's Day
The annual Lundy's Day event commemorated the 17th century siege of the city. Photo: Pacemaker
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