In pictures: Twelfth of July paradesImage gallerySkip image galleryImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Twelfth of July parades are being held across Northern IrelandImage source, PacemakerImage caption, 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 1690Image source, ReutersImage caption, Spectators lined the streets and many were suitably dressed for the occasionImage source, PacemakerImage caption, It's the first time since 2019 that a full compliment of Orange parades is taking place after Covid curtailed the last two marching seasonsImage caption, Thousands are marching in cities, towns and villages, including EnniskillenImage source, PacemakerImage caption, There was plenty of colour on display during the parade in NewryImage source, PA MediaImage caption, Orange Order members in Armagh were joined by 65 bands Image source, PacemakerImage caption, Parade spectators gave a push to a broken down car in BelfastImage caption, Spectators lined the streets of Limavady to watch the parade thereImage source, PacemakerImage caption, Members of Braidwater Purple Star lodge with their new banner in BallymenaImage source, PacemakerImage caption, There was some young talent on display in BallygowanImage source, PacemakerImage caption, Another young pup was brought along to watch the show in Belfast, which hosted the biggest parade1 of 12Previous imageNext imageSlide 1 of 12, Twelfth of July parade in Belfast 2022, Twelfth of July parades are being held across Northern IrelandEnd of image galleryPublished12 July 2022Related topicsBelfastEnniskillenLimavady