TENS of thousands of supporters gathered in Derry on Saturday for the annual Apprentice Boys parade.
More than 140 bands took part in a march around the city’s historic walls to celebrate the end of the Siege of Derry in 1689.
Following a circuit of the walls, the Apprentice Boys made their way to the Diamond in the city centre for a wreath-laying ceremony.
A thanksgiving service was also held in St Columb’s Cathedral.
The parade was the climax to a two-week Maiden City Festival, which included music, Highland dance exhibitions and talks.
Dissident republican groups staged a white line protest at Shipquay Street in relation to prisoners at Maghaberry jail.
However, police said the day passed off peacefully and there were no reports of any disorder.
No major incidents have been reported during the annual event in recent years since a landmark agreement was reached between the Apprentice Boys, Bogside residents and business owners.
