Derry's famously epic Halloween celebrations returned over the weekend, with families enjoying 'spine-tingling surprises' around every corner of the city.
With the 'Awakening the Walled City Trail' among the many ghostly attractions taking place until Tuesday, the high standards of spectacle and creativity expected did not disappoint.
An estimated 100,000 people are estimated to attend this year's festivities which take place at 14 key locations across the city as well as extending into Strabane and Donegal.
The finale on Tuesday's Halloween night will see the return of the carnival parade and a huge fireworks display that is expected to attract around 40,000 people.
Spark make their way through the streets of Derry followed by huge crowds during the Derry Halloween Festival which got underway at the weekend. Thousands of visitors enjoyed the Awakening The Walled City festivities which continue until Tuesday night where a spectacular fireworks and drone display will light up the night sky. Picture Margaret McLaughlin
A brand new addition to the lineup will also see an aerial display of one hundred drones, projecting a range of spooky images over the skies of St Columb's Park.
For a full programme of events and advice on how to plan your journey, more information can be found online at derryhalloween.com.
Witches hanging around above the city during the Derry Halloween Festival which got underway at the weekend. Thousands of visitors enjoyed the Awakening The Walled City festivities which continue until Tuesday night where a spectacular fireworks and drone display will light up the night sky. Picture Margaret McLaughlin Halloween creatures flutter above a little shop on London Street in Derry during the Derry Halloween Festival which got underway at the weekend. . Picture Margaret McLaughlin Aerial artists entertaining above the Diamond during the Derry Halloween Festival which got underway at the weekend. Picture Margaret McLaughlin Scene at St Columb's Cathedral in Derry during the Derry Halloween Festival which got underway at the weekend. Picture Margaret McLaughlin Performers from City Dance who took part in a flash mob routine outside the Court House during the Derry Halloween Festival which got underway at the weekend. Picture Margaret McLaughlin Crowds watch a baby dinasour hatch from its egg at the Guildhall during the Derry Halloween Festival. Picture Margaret McLaughlin Scene at St Columb's Cathedral in Derry during the Derry Halloween Festival. Picture Margaret McLaughlin Spark make their way through the streets of Derry followed by huge crowds during the Derry Halloween Festival which got underway at the weekend. Picture Margaret McLaughlin Walter's pet snout on the walls during the Derry Halloween Festival. Picture Margaret McLaughlin Creatures keeping an eye at the Guildhall in Derry during the Derry Halloween Festival which got underway at the weekend. Thousands of visitors enjoyed the Awakening The Walled City festivities which continue until Tuesday night where a spectacular fireworks and drone display will light up the night sky. Picture Margaret McLaughlin
