This is how we celebrated July 12th in recent years - and how we hope to in a few days time

By Gemma Murray

Published 10th Jul 2023, 15:58 GMT

Updated 10th Jul 2023, 18:41 GMT

These great images will remind you of times past on July 12 in Northern Ireland.

You will probably know a few faces in this collection.

12/07/21 McAuley Multimedia.. Twelfth celebrations in Ballymena, Co Antrim.Picture Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia Photo: MCAULEY_MULTIMEDIA

12th July celebrations in Ballymena Co Antrim. Some members of Braidwater Purple Star LOL 512 with their new banner. Photo: pacemaker

PACEMAKER BELFAST 12/07/2011 12th July celebrations in Ballymena Co Antrim. Sons of William Kells. Photo: pacemaker

PACEMAKER BELFAST 12/07/2011 12th July celebrations in Ballymena Co Antrim. Ballee flute band on parade. Photo: pacemaker

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