The Twelfth parade in Ballinamallard Credit: Pacemaker
Despite the gloom and rain of the day, the weather hasn't stopped over half-a-million people gathering across Northern Ireland to celebrate the Twelfth of July.
The main demonstration venues were Belfast, Bangor, Co Down, Ballymena, Co Antrim, Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh and Magherafelt, Co Londonderry.
Spectators witnessed thousands of Orange Order members accompanied by 600 marching bands taking part in the festivities to mark the 333rd anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne.
Here is a snapshot of the 2023 Twelfth Parades celebrations across the country.
Armagh
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris at the parade in Armagh. Credit: pacemaker
Clougher
Band passing through the streets of Clougher. Credit: pacemaker
Dungannon
The demonstration is hosted by Killyman District in Dungannon every seven years, but due to the Covid pandemic it was last hosted in 2014. Credit: pacemakerPipe band passing through the streets. Credit: pacemaker
Randalstown
Bands and Orange men pictured in Randalstown. Credit: pacemaker
Belfast
Drummers from the Rathcoole Protestant Flute Band take part in a Twelfth of July parade on Royal Avenue, in Belfast. Credit: PABelfast parade passes city hall. Credit: pacemakerThousands line the streets of Belfast to celebrate. Credit: pacemaker Drummer passing by in Belfast city centre. Credit: pacemakerJunior girls and boys lodges also taking part twirling batons. Credit: pacemaker
Newry
The Loyal Sons of Benagh marching their way to the Orange Hall in Newry on the 12th July. Credit: pacemaker The Altnaveigh Pipe Band marching their way to the Orange Hall in Newry. Credit: pacemaker Newry South Down Defenders marching their way to the Orange Hall in Newry. Credit: pacemakerHunter Moore Memorial Band marching their way to the Orange Hall in Newry. Credit: pacemaker Some of the Orangemen and bands marching their way to the Orange Hall in Newry. Credit: pacemaker
Coleraine
The Twelfth celebrations in Coleraine, hosted by Macosquin District LOL No. 8 parade though the town. Credit: pacemakerDrummers passing through the town. Credit: pacemaker The Twelfth celebrations in Coleraine, hosted by Macosquin District LOL No. 8 parade though the town. Credit: pacemakerPipe band parades through the streets of Coleraine. Credit: pacemakerColeraine parade 5 Credit: pacemaker
Lurgan
The County Armagh Twelfth Demonstration making it’s way through Lurgan town centre to Brownlow House. Credit: pacemakerEleven District Lodges were on parade, with a total of 150 Private Lodges and almost 5,000 orangemen. Credit: pacemaker Flute and pipe band passing through the town. Credit: pacemaker Almost 70 bands accompanied the lodges including pipe, accordion, silver and flute bands. Credit: pacemaker Almost 5,000 Orangemen took part in the parade along with some of the Junior Boys lodges. Credit: pacemaker
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