The parade is held on the second Saturday in August, to commemorate the ending of the siege in 1689.
Thousands of people are expected in Londonderry for the annual Apprentice Boys' Relief of Derry parade on Saturday.
Then, following a wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in the Diamond, the procession will go to St Columb's Cathedral for a religious service ahead of the main parade involving Apprentice Boys members from across Northern Ireland.The Relief of Derry parade is held on the second Saturday in August each year, to commemorate the ending of the 105-day siege of the city in August 1689.
The governor of the Apprentice Boys, Graeme Stenhouse, said it was important the day passes off peacefully and the march would be respectful. “The story of the Siege of Londonderry and the sacrifices continue to be told by the organisation and we hope it can continue for us to go forward in the future."
“We are extremely proud of our culture, our history, our tradition and our identity and it's important that is recognised by all communities,” he said.
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