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Thousands at St Patrick's events Thousands at St Patrick's events
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Thousands of people have lined the route of the Belfast St Patrick's Day parade, which has been led from City Hall by Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers.Thousands of people have lined the route of the Belfast St Patrick's Day parade, which has been led from City Hall by Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers.
The parade features a Chinese Dragon, drummers, dancers, floats, Samba musicians and hundreds of children from community groups throughout the city.The parade features a Chinese Dragon, drummers, dancers, floats, Samba musicians and hundreds of children from community groups throughout the city.
In the afternoon, crowds will be entertained at a concert being held at Custom House Square.In the afternoon, crowds will be entertained at a concert being held at Custom House Square.
Major events are also taking place in Londonderry and Downpatrick.Major events are also taking place in Londonderry and Downpatrick.
In Dublin, Monday's parade is the culmination of a five-day festival.In Dublin, Monday's parade is the culmination of a five-day festival.
Mr Rodgers said the Belfast event was not just cross-community, but multi-cultural.Mr Rodgers said the Belfast event was not just cross-community, but multi-cultural.
Young and old turned out to watch the parade
The carnival parade, themed The Shamrock and the Storm, features drummers, a huge rainbow float and shamrocks.The carnival parade, themed The Shamrock and the Storm, features drummers, a huge rainbow float and shamrocks.
Headlining then event is 2008 Brit Award nominee Mutya Buena, formerly of Sugababes.Headlining then event is 2008 Brit Award nominee Mutya Buena, formerly of Sugababes.
Nae Goats Toe, an Ulster Scots folk orchestra, will play a selection of tunes, whilst Four Men and a Dog will entertain the audience with their blend of traditional Irish favourites.Nae Goats Toe, an Ulster Scots folk orchestra, will play a selection of tunes, whilst Four Men and a Dog will entertain the audience with their blend of traditional Irish favourites.
Carnival fun
In Downpatrick, the centre-piece of the festival, will be a spectacular cavalcade of floats, bands and people in fancy dress.In Downpatrick, the centre-piece of the festival, will be a spectacular cavalcade of floats, bands and people in fancy dress.
The parade theme is Down Through Time and it will arrive in the town centre at about 1450 GMT. The parade theme is Down Through Time.
In Derry, Guildhall Square is the venue for a St Patrick's Day Spring carnival.In Derry, Guildhall Square is the venue for a St Patrick's Day Spring carnival.
It will feature music, dance and carnival fun from 1300 GMT.
The ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, Armagh, celebrated St Patrick's Day on Saturday.The ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, Armagh, celebrated St Patrick's Day on Saturday.