Young cheerleaders from Cornshell Fields await the start of the parade.

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RETRO PHOTOS SPECIAL! Super Shantallow Festival 2004

By The Newsroom

Published 31st May 2022, 14:04 BST

Updated 31st May 2022, 14:46 BST

These photographs from the Derry Journal archive feature the Shantallow Festival from August 2004. Recognise anyone?

Shrek and a friend.

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Shrek and a friend.

One must keep one's self dry at all costs.

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One must keep one's self dry at all costs.

Taking a rest during the festival parade.

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Taking a rest during the festival parade.

Festival Queen Shakira Kivlehan and Michael Doherty at the festival parade.

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Festival Queen Shakira Kivlehan and Michael Doherty at the festival parade.

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