Twelfth 2024: Gilford welcomed 60 Lodges and bands and record crowds on 'the first dry Twelfth of July' for the Northern Ireland town in recent memory - 27 pictures

By Gemma Murray

Published 12th Jul 2024, 18:51 GMT

Updated 12th Jul 2024, 19:48 GMT

Gilford was filled with pomp and colour today as bands and their hundreds of followers paraded through the Co Down town.

A new but very welcome guest was Irish Wolfhound pup Carson – who is already a healthy 90kg.

The colourful scenes of this year's Twelfth parade in Gilford, Co. Down. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON Photo: stephen davison

Leading Rathfriland District No.3 during this year's Twelfth parade in Gilford, Co. Down. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON Photo: stephen davison

Bro Neil McClimond arrives to Gilford with the Glen LOL banner. Photo: Paul Byrne

Bro Alan Hudson has his hands full. Photo: Paul Byrne

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