Derry has marked the 40th anniversary of its Halloween celebrations, an event billed as the largest Halloween festival in Europe.

The festival has drawn large crowds to the city, with events centred on Waterloo Place and Guildhall Square.

Photographs from the celebrations show attendees including the McCall family and Elle Owens, as well as a person named Allah with Arlo, who were pictured with the 'Living Doll' in Waterloo Place.

The anniversary highlights the festival's long-standing role in the city's cultural calendar.

Derry's Halloween festival has grown over four decades to become a major event, attracting visitors from across Europe.