WEST Belfast was a sea of color on Saturday for the biggest Feile an Phobail carnival parade.
both children and adults wore costumes, face paint, masks and fancy dresses as part of the annual parade as floats of all shapes and sizes made their way through the streets.
Eurovision star Brooke Scullion performed at the Party in the Park fun day, which also featured Belfast Ukulele Jam.
Returning to west Belfast for its 34th year, the festival will feature a range of arts and culture events, as well as more than 75 debate and discussion events until 14 August.
Strabane singer-songwriter Paul Brady will perform live at The Devenish on Sunday night, while on Monday world-renowned DJ Timmy Trumpet will headline Dance Night in Falls Park. Imelda May will be live in concert at the same venue on Friday night, supported by Damien Dempsey and Irish-language hip-hop group Kneecap.
Thousands are expected at the Back to The 80s concert on Saturday, featuring the Don’t You Want Me Human League hitmakers among others.
Feile an Phobail Director Kevin Gamble said: “Over the years, Feile an Phobail has grown tremendously and is now Ireland’s largest community arts festival, with over 300 events taking place this August.
“Let’s show the world why this is very much a Feile an Phobail – a celebration of the people.”
