'Today means so much to me'

Name: 'Today means so much to me'
Uploaded: 2024-07-12T16:51:32.423Z
Duration: 59 s
Description: There were 18 main demonstrations including Londonderry, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Newtownards, Ballygawley and Moneymore.

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The Orange Order and hundreds of marching bands took part in more than 550 parades across Northern Ireland to mark the Twelfth of July.

The Twelfth commemorates the Battle of the Boyne, when William of Orange defeated the Catholic King James II in 1690.

Parades must be lodged to the Parades Commission and approved in advance.

The locations for the 18 main demonstrations include Londonderry, Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Newtownards, Ballygawley and Moneymore.