It is the first in a series of parades in NI for the RIR.

BBC: RIR soldiers

The following day the RIR will gather at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast for a thanksgiving and remembrance service.

BBC: RIR soldiers

That commitment was also acknowledged in Ballymena on Friday night when large crowds turned out to support the RIR.

BBC: Royal Irish Regiment receive freedom of Lisburn

The family of Ranger Dalzell who was a Royal Irish Regiment (RIR) soldier said he was killed in a tragic accident.

BBC: Soldiers' bodies flown home to UK

John Douglas, a former RIR lieutenant colonel, said a lot of people would be working very hard to secure the hostages' release.

BBC: In Amenas road sign

On Saturday, Lisburn City Council is to meet in special session to confer the freedom of the city on the RIR and the regiment will then parade through the city.

BBC: RIR soldiers