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.
25. People pictured experiencing the thrilling rides at the funfair during the celebrations held on Firday.
People pictured experiencing the thrilling rides at the funfair during the celebrations held on Firday. : St Patrick's Day in Derry in 2006. Photo: DJ
26. This Irish dancer waits nervoously in the wings as she waits to take to the stage at Derry's Guildhall.
This Irish dancer waits nervoously in the wings as she waits to take to the stage at Derry's Guildhall. : St Patrick's Day in Derry in 2006. Photo: DJ
27. Angela Murphy and Joy McGinley, pictured in good spirits a the Annual St Patrick's Day parade.
Angela Murphy and Joy McGinley, pictured in good spirits a the Annual St Patrick's Day parade. : St Patrick's Day in Derry in 2006. Photo: DJ
28. People partying the day away at Derry's Guildhall square.
People partying the day away at Derry's Guildhall square. : St Patrick's Day in Derry in 2006. Photo: DJ