Crowds flock to Londonderry for the Foyle Pride parade in the city
Crowds of people have taken part in Foyle Pride in Londonderry as organisers anticipated more people than ever would attend the event.
Saturday's parade was part of a full programme of events in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area.Many of the events over the last two years were moved online or cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Events have been taking place in the north west since last Sunday and have included the Foyle Pride Awards, Big Pride Quiz of the Year and Pride Does Politics.Mayor Sandra Duffy said she was delighted the parade had made a return following the pandemic.
"There is definitely an appetite and buzz about this year and it promises to be such an amazing day," she told BBC News NI.
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