A total of 18 bands joined the march around the city centre ahead of a service of thanksgiving which, because of Covid-19 restrictions, was held outside.
9. ABOD SHUTTING OF THE GATES PARADE
Castlederg Young Loyalist band took part in the Apprentice Boys of Derry Annual Shutting of the Gates Parade held in Londonderry on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney
10. ABOD SHUTTING OF THE GATES PARADE
Members of the ABOD Mitchelburne Club Gilford Branch at the Apprentice Boys of Derry Annual Shutting of the Gates Parade held in Londonderry on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney
11. ABOD SHUTTING OF THE GATES PARADE
ABOD march along Duke Street during the Apprentice Boys of Derry Annual Shutting of the Gates Parade held in Londonderry on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney
12. ABOD SHUTTING OF THE GATES PARADE
A member of the Belfast Murray Club Belfast wearing a Santa hat and beard during the Apprentice Boys of Derry Annual Shutting of the Gates Parade held in Londonderry on Saturday last. Photo: George Sweeney