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In pictures: Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Bangor

Thousands attended the 73rd Ulster Pipe Band Championships in Bangor on Saturday, with 60 performances, more than 50 drum majors and a parade finale.

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A young woman is holding a baton in a vertical position with one hand, which is at eye level. She has a cap on with a medal attached. He's wearing a navy jacket with lapels on her shoulders and a blue shirt and checked tie.

The 73rd Ulster Pipe Band Championships took place in Bangor on Saturday, drawing thousands of music lovers to one of the main events in Northern Ireland's piping calendar. The competition at Ward Park started at 11:00 BST and featured 60 performances from bands, along with more than 50 drum majors, before finishing with a parade of pipe bands at 18:00 BST.

A group of drummers are standing in a circle. They're standing on grass. People are in the background.
Image caption, The event in Bangor lasted for 12-hours and was free to attend

The 12-hour event was free to attend and ran alongside a fringe event for the All-Ireland Fleadh, which takes place in Belfast for a week from Sunday to 9 August. The championships were organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association's Northern Ireland branch and supported by Ards and North Down Council as part of its Bangor Vibes programme.

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A man and woman are in the foreground. They're looking at each other and their backs are to the camera. They're holding drumsticks and drums. In front of them are drummers playing their instruments. Spectators are watching.
Image caption, It's organised by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association's Northern Ireland branch and supported by Ards and North Down Council as part of its Bangor Vibes programme

The finale featured bands playing The Battle's O'er, bringing the day-long contest to a close. The event ended with a parade of the pipe bands along Gransha Road and Castle Street after bands and drum majors had competed for the Ulster Champion title.

A young woman is playing drums. She's wearing a red checked kilt and a navy waistcoat. A ,am wearing a cap is next to her.
Image caption, The finale featured bands playing The Battle's O'er
A group are holding pipes and drums and walking across grass. Spectators are watching. The sky is cloudy. Marquees are up.
Image caption, It ended with a parade of the pipe bands along Gransha Road and Castle Street
A young man is holding a baton. He has earpods in. He's wearing a black waistcoat with a checked tie and a white shirt.
Image caption, Bands and drum majors competed for the Ulster Champion title

Ards and North Down mayor Craig Blaney said Bangor Vibes showcases

"everything which makes our city special"
. The organisers also said well-behaved dogs are welcome to championships, but they must be on leads and be able to cope with large crowds and noise.

A close up of a black leather pouch with silver trimmings that is attached to a kilt. Grass is behind the person.
Image caption, Ards and North Down mayor Craig Blaney, says Bangor Vibes showcases "everything which makes our city special"
A dog is sitting next to a woman who is lying on grass. She has her hand on the dog. People are standing around them.
Image caption, The organisers say that well-behaved dogs are welcome to championships but must be on leads and be able to cope with large crowds and noise

This article was sourced from bbc

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