In pictures: St Patrick's Day celebrated in Northern Ireland

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The St Patrick's Day parade at Belfast City Hall

St Patrick's Day festivities took place across Northern Ireland on Friday.

The rain didn't dampen the celebrations as thousands of people took to the streets to commemorate Ireland's patron saint.

Among the big events taking place was the parade in Belfast city centre, staged by arts organisation Beat Carnival.

Other big parades included those in Londonderry, Newry and Armagh.

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Is that the man himself in Newry?

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The rain didn't dampen the spirits in Belfast city centre

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As always the crowds came out to celebrate the day in Derry

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Climbing Slemish mountain in north Antrim is a St Patrick's Day tradition

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There were some weird and wonderful floats at the Belfast parade

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Dark skies but high spirits in Armagh

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It wasn't just the locals who enjoyed the Belfast parade

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A colourful section of the parade in Derry

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These participants in the Belfast parade certainly look to be having a good time

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People of all ages took part in the parades

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In Enniskillen, Leprechauns and superheroes braved the cold on hydrofoils on the River Erne