In pictures: Twelfth of July parades

12 July 2022

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Twelfth of July parades are being held across Northern Ireland
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The annual parades are organised by the Orange Order. They celebrate the Battle of the Boyne, when William of Orange defeated the Catholic King James II in 1690
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Spectators lined the streets and many were suitably dressed for the occasion
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It's the first time since 2019 that a full compliment of Orange parades is taking place after Covid curtailed the last two marching seasons
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Thousands are marching in cities, towns and villages, including Enniskillen
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There was plenty of colour on display during the parade in Newry
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Orange Order members in Armagh were joined by 65 bands
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Parade spectators gave a push to a broken down car in Belfast
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Spectators lined the streets of Limavady to watch the parade there
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Members of Braidwater Purple Star lodge with their new banner in Ballymena
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There was some young talent on display in Ballygowan
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Another young pup was brought along to watch the show in Belfast, which hosted the biggest parade

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