In pictures: Orange Order NI centennial parade

A large crowd are gathered outside Parliament BuildingsPacemaker

A large crowd gathered outside Parliament Buildings at the start of the centenary event on Saturday morning

Crowds gathered outside StormontPacemaker

People of all ages have been getting involved

Five Orange Order members walk down Stormont milePacemaker

Smiles all round as the centenary event takes place after a year's delay due to Covid

Parades leaving Stormont EstatePacemaker

More than 20,000 people took part in the main parade

Spectators of the parade waving Union Jack flags and dressed upPacemaker

The delay hasn't dampened spirits as people lined the streets to celebrate

A woman dressed in a Union Jack dress and matching top hat headband outside StormontPacemaker

Plenty of spectators dressed up for the occasion

Even the little ones wanted to show off their skills

Even the little ones wanted to show off their musical skills

Bands pass by Belfast City Hall

And at Belfast city hall, bands entertained the thousands who waited to see them

Bands pass by Belfast City HallPacemaker

Bands and spectators enjoyed the afternoon sunshine

Two dogs and a man

It wasn't just the humans dressing up for the occasion

Orange Order members marching down Donegall Place in the city centrePacemaker

Belfast city centre was thronged with people in one of the biggest events since the start of the pandemic

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