In pictures: Twelfth of July parades
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Image caption, Twelfth of July parades are being held across Northern Ireland
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Twelfth of July parades are being held across Northern Ireland
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
Spectators lined the streets and many were suitably dressed for the occasion
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
Thousands are marching in cities, towns and villages, including Enniskillen
There was plenty of colour on display during the parade in Newry
Orange Order members in Armagh were joined by 65 bands
Parade spectators gave a push to a broken down car in Belfast
Spectators lined the streets of Limavady to watch the parade there
Members of Braidwater Purple Star lodge with their new banner in Ballymena
There was some young talent on display in Ballygowan
Another young pup was brought along to watch the show in Belfast, which hosted the biggest parade
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