St Patrick's Day celebrations in Downpatrick Credit: UTV
Thousands of people have embraced St Patrick's Day festivities across Northern Ireland.
In Belfast, a parade has started to mark the day with live music and dancing.
Elsewhere, people of all ages have marked the occasion by wearing special costumes.
If you're attending any of today's events, you can send photos to UTV by email to news@u.tv.
You can watch UTV's special programme on St Patrick's Day 2023 on Friday at 10.45pm.
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Parades have also taken place in Newry and Downpatrick where large numbers of people have gathered to mark the occasion.
St Patricks day celebrations in Newry Credit: PacemakerNewry, Mourne and Down District Chairman Michael Savage at the Newry celebrations Credit: PacemakerNewry St Patrick's day celebrations Credit: PacemakerDownpatrick celebrations Credit: Press EyeDownpatrick celebrations Credit: Press Eye
People of all ages have been celebrating the big day - including little Molly who is pictured here getting ready for her first St Patrick's Day.
Little Molly getting ready for her first St Patrick's Day Credit: Christine Lavery
At Down Royal Racecourse near Lisburn, people have been getting into the festivities as they travel to the races.
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