The annual parade is held in memory of the thousands of Ulstermen who fought in one of the bloodiest battles of World War One – with around 2,000 killed and more than 3,000 wounded.
The parade set off from Templemore Avenue at 7.30pm, making its way along the Albertbridge, Ravenhill and Castlereagh roads, before returning to Templemore Avenue via the Upper Newtownards Road, Belmont Road, Holywood Road.
Here is a collection of pictures from the parade in east Belfast.
9. War memorabilia
A piece of history at the annual Somme parade in east Belfast on Monday evening Photo: Andrew McCarroll
10. Carrying the flags
Faces of concentration as flags are carried during the annual Somme parade in east Belfast on Monday evening Photo: Andrew McCarroll
11. All ages
Members of all ages from Steeple Veterans Flute Band in attendance at the annual Somme parade in east Belfast Photo: Andrew McCarroll
12. Police brief
Police look on at the annual Somme parade in east Belfast on Monday night Photo: Andrew McCarroll