We have delved into the Derry News photographic archive once again this week with a gallery of pictures from St Patrick's Day Carnival in the city. A young child gets a good look at the parade. (Photos: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

placeholder image — We have delved into the Derry News photographic archive once again this week with a gallery of pictures from St Patrick's Day Carnival in the city. A young child gets a good look at the parade. (Photos: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

IN PICTURES: Derry comes alive with St. Patrick's Day Carnival (2009)

By Staff reporter

Published 13th Mar 2023, 17:33 GMT

How many familiar faces will you recognise from the archives of the Derry News?

Piping along the Strand Road.

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Piping along the Strand Road.

Greater Shantallow float flying high.

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Greater Shantallow float flying high.

One of the traditional mummers at the St. Patrick's Day parade on Strand Road.

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One of the traditional mummers at the St. Patrick's Day parade on Strand Road.

Clowning around at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

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Clowning around at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

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