Tribes take part in Union Parade - in pictures

The Union Parade capped off the UAE's Eid Al Etihad celebrations in style. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
The Union Parade capped off the UAE's Eid Al Etihad celebrations in style. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
Thousands of tribesmen turned out in force for the cultural event, held at Al Wathba as part of the Sheikh Zayed Festival
Thousands of tribesmen turned out in force for the cultural event, held at Al Wathba as part of the Sheikh Zayed Festival
Tribes from all over the Emirates marched together in a show of unity
Tribes from all over the Emirates marched together in a show of unity
Tribesmen were banging the drum for UAE culture at the large-scale gathering
Tribesmen were banging the drum for UAE culture at the large-scale gathering
A dazzling aerial display lit up the skies in the UAE's national colours
A dazzling aerial display lit up the skies in the UAE's national colours
Emiratis stepped out in support of their nation
Emiratis stepped out in support of their nation