Apprentice Boys of Derry to stage Lundy's Day parade

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the annual Shutting of the Gates parade in Londonderry on Saturday.

The event begins with the symbolic firing of a cannon on the Walls. 

It marks the 328th anniversary of the shutting of the gates that preceded the Siege of Derry.

Around 300 people are expected to gather to watch the burning of an effigy of Robert Lundy, Governor during the Siege of Derry, on Bishop Street. 

A PSNI spokesperson said:

"We are grateful for the patience and understanding of those attending the parade, local residents, and local business owners and staff.

"As always we work in partnership with the parade organisers and marshals to ensure minimum disruption to those going about their daily routine."

Traffic and travel information:

11:30 am

Bands depart Duke Street, Craigavon Bridge, Carlisle Road, Hawkin Street, London Street, Bishop Street, and Society Street

Carlisle Road and City bound top deck will be closed for approximately 40 minutes

1.15pm

30 bands will leave Society Street, Bishop Street, The Diamond, Ferryquay Street, Carlisle Road, Carlisle Square, Wapping lane, Kennedy Place, Hawkin Street, London Street into the cathedral

The Diamond, Carlisle Road, and the Top Deck will be closed for approximately 40 minutes 

3pm 

30 bands will form up on Bishop Street, then London Street, Kennedy Place, Wapping Lane, Carlisle Road, Ferryquay Street, The Diamond, Bishop Street for the burning of the effigy. 

The top deck and city centre area will be closed for approximately 45-60 minutes – when parade is in Bishop Street for the burning, traffic will be allowed to flow elsewhere in the city centre. 

4.45pm 

Parade returns to Duke Street via London Street, Kennedy Place, Wapping Lane Top Deck Craigavon Bridge and Duke Street

Top deck and Duke Street will be closed for a short time.