In pictures: Orange Order NI centennial parade

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

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People of all ages have been getting involved

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

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

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

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Plenty of spectators dressed up for the occasion

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Even the little ones wanted to show off their musical skills

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

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Bands and spectators enjoyed the afternoon sunshine

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

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