The 34th Derry Féile concluded on Saturday with a carnival parade through the Bogside and Brandywell neighbourhoods.

The parade, titled Our Place, Our People, departed Charlotte Street at 13:00 and moved through Bishop Street and the Bogside before finishing at the mural of Sr Clare Crockett in the Brandywell.

Organisers said the procession traced the origins of St Colmcille, the campaign for civil rights, and celebrated local figures including footballer Ryan McBride and Sr Clare Crockett.

More than 150 events had been held since the festival opened on 5 August, spanning more than 40 venues in the Bogside, Brandywell, Bishop Street, Creggan, Fountain and the city centre. Organisers estimated attendance exceeded 20,000 people.

Féile’s Eibhlín Morrison said residents, sports clubs and community groups spent months preparing a carnival atmosphere that also reflected the area’s history. Gareth Stewart, also of Féile, said the festival gave people a chance to celebrate their neighbourhoods and encouraged visitors to experience the communities for themselves.

The programme included sport, film, street performances, political debate and music. On Thursday, Dublin recording artist Sello led a hip hop workshop at a city recording studio, covering the craft and business of music making. Aspiring artist Shea Lynn, who took part, said Sello and other rappers had inspired his own musical journey.

Debates and discussions featured Stormont First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Bernadette McAliskey, Professor Debbie Ging, Irish language commissioner Pól Deeds and Ulster University academic Dr Susan Lagdon.

Family and community events were a strong focus. Hundreds of runners took part in a Superheroes Race and the annual 5K Jog in the Bog. Tea parties, dances and circus shows were held in local play parks, while a closing family fun day in Creggan on Saturday included BMX stunts, a fire and circus show and freestyle football.

More than 1,000 young fans attended a Derry City FC open training session at the Ryan McBride Brandywell, where manager Mark Connolly said the club was working to ensure it remained at the heart of community activity. Comedians Paddy Raff, Lianne McCooey and Ro Boyle performed as part of Féile Laughs, and musicians David Kitt and DJ Mano Le Tough were due to close the festival on Saturday night.

Mayor of Derry Grace Uí Niallais described the festival as a reminder of the importance of communities and said the family days were the highlight of the programme. Attendee Nicole Connor, who was at the carnival with her children, said the event was great for the community.