The Orange Order and hundreds of marching bands are taking part in more than 550 parades across Northern Ireland to mark the Twelfth of July.
The annual parades mark the Battle of the Boyne, when William of Orange - also known as King Billy - defeated King James II in 1690.
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Pacemaker Press 12-07-2024: Thousands attending Twelfth parades across Northern Ireland. Photo: pacemaker
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Pacemaker Press 12-07-2024: Thousands attending Twelfth parades across Northern Ireland. Photo: pacemaker
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Pacemaker Press 12-07-2024: Thousands attending Twelfth parades across Northern Ireland.Julie Whelan and Leah McCunnin gather at Carlisle Circus in Belfast ahead of the main Orange Order parade in the city. Photo: pacemaker
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Pacemaker Press 12-07-2024: Thousands attending Twelfth parades across Northern Ireland.5 month old Charleigh Gaynor pictured at Carlisle Circus in Belfast ahead of the main Orange Order parade in the city. Photo: pacemaker