In pictures: Crowds turn out in west Belfast for Féile Carnival Parade
Annual parade brought families out to enjoy colourful spectacle
Youngsters in costume taking part in Saturday's Féile Carnival Parade. PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN
Hundreds have lined the streets of west Belfast for the annual Féile an Phobail flagship Carnival Parade.
The event is one of the highlights of the annual west Belfast festival, with participants parading in colourful costumes from Dunville Park to Spórtlann na hÉireann at Falls Road.
The Carnival Parade on the Falls Road in west Belfast on Saturday.
PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN
The theme for this year’s Carnival Parade was ‘Our Children, Their Rights’, highlighting children denied rights in conflicts across the world, including in Palestine.
The parade is the culmination of months of work by organisers and participants.
The Féile, which is the largest community festival in Ireland, runs until August 11 with a full programme of events including workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions, and concerts.
The Féile Carnival Parade is one of the highlights of the annual community festival. PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN Participants walking the route of the Carnival Parade on the Falls Road in west Belfast. PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN Members of Naomh Pól GAA club taking part in Saturday's festivities.
PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN Children getting into the carnival spirit. PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN Floats and colourful costumes at the Carnival Parade, watched by hundreds along the Falls Road route. PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN A giant snake puppet was among the huge props that brought joy to onlookers at Saturday's parade. PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN NHS staff join in the fun as the parade passes. PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN More colourful carnival outfits on display. PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN The Carnival is just one of dozens of Féile events taking place until August 11. PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN Pipers play as the Carnival Parade makes its way along the Falls Road.
PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN It was a day of celebration in west Belfast for those taking part in and watching the parade. PICTURE: COLM LENAGHAN
