Watch: large crowd turns out in Magherafelt town centre to celebrate St Patrick's Day
Bands taking part in the annual Ancient Order of Hibernians St Patrick's Day celebration in Dungiven, paraded Magherafelt on Tuesday prior to leaving for the Co Derry village.
Several hundred supporters watched the parade in the town centre. Twenty-four bands - including bands from Scotland and the Republic of Ireland - are expected to take part in the main procession. Organised by Derry County Board AOH, the event will also see bands from Mid Ulster and Co Antrim taking part.
The procession in Dungiven will make its way along the Garvagh Road, Main Street, Ballyquinn Road, Statiion Road, New Street, Main Street, Garvagh Road and back to the GAA grounds.
The organisers have also planned a family fun day to coincide with the celebrations, including a Green Theme Family Walk Parade which will start immediately after the main parade leaves the GAA grounds.
There’s also free face painting, arts and crafts and an Irish dancing extravaganza from ‘Ace’ Dancing.