Some of the highlights of today are the great parades taking place across the North West.
There were some very creative floats and outfits in 2006 and we’ve gone back into our archives to bring you these photos from 20 years ago.
1. Members of the Strathfoyle Youth development group make their way through Derry's Diamond for the start of the St Patrick's day parade.
Members of the Strathfoyle Youth development group make their way through Derry's Diamond for the start of the St Patrick's day parade. : St Patrick's Day in Derry in 2006. Photo: DJ
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St Patrick's Day in Buncrana in 2006 Photo: DJ
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St Patrick's Day in Buncrana in 2006 Photo: DJ
4. Bank of Hillside's new company transport goes on show at Buncrana's St. Patrick's Day parade. (1903JB13)
Bank of Hillside's new company transport goes on show at Buncrana's St. Patrick's Day parade. (1903JB13) : St Patrick's Day in Buncrana in 2006 Photo: DJ
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