Members of In Your Space Circus entertained the crowds at Guildhall Square.
There was also fun and games in the Peace Garden, outside Harbour House and in Waterloo Place.
The Festival was supported by Derry City and Strabane District Council, The Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Nerve Centre and local businesses including Joe Jacksons Ice Cream, Guapo Fresh Mexican and The Sandwich Company.
9. Members of the IYSC Youth Circus in Guildhall Square during the Carnival of Colours Festival. Photo: George Sweeney
Members of the IYSC Youth Circus in Guildhall Square during the Carnival of Colours Festival. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
10. Spectators at an IYSC Youth Circus performance in Guildhall Square during the Carnival of Colours Festival. Photo: George Sweeney
Spectators at an IYSC Youth Circus performance in Guildhall Square during the Carnival of Colours Festival. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
11. A member of the In Your Space Circus in Guildhall Square during the Carnival of Colours Festival. Photo: George Sweeney
A member of the In Your Space Circus in Guildhall Square during the Carnival of Colours Festival. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
12. IYSC Youth Circus performance in Guildhall Square during the Carnival of Colours festival. Photo: George Sweeney
IYSC Youth Circus performance in Guildhall Square during the Carnival of Colours festival. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney