The procession, lead by the Pride of Ardoyne Flute Band made its way down the Crumlin Road shortly after 8.45am with a moderate police presence.

9. Pacemaker Press 12-07-2024: Band parading passed Ardoyne shops in north Belfast ahead of the annual Orange Order 12 July parade in 2024. 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. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
Band parading passed Ardoyne shops in north Belfast ahead of the annual Orange Order 12 July parade in 2024.

10. Pacemaker Press 12-07-2024: Band parading passed Ardoyne shops in north Belfast ahead of the annual Orange Order 12 July parade in 2024. 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. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
Band parading passed Ardoyne shops in north Belfast ahead of the annual Orange Order 12 July parade in 2024. Photo: pacemaker

11. Pacemaker Press 12-07-2024: Band parading passed Ardoyne shops in north Belfast ahead of the annual Orange Order 12 July parade in 2024. 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. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
Band parading passed Ardoyne shops in north Belfast ahead of the annual Orange Order 12 July parade in 2024. Photo: pacemaker

12. Pacemaker Press 12-07-2024: Band parading passed Ardoyne shops in north Belfast ahead of the annual Orange Order 12 July parade in 2024. 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. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
Band parading passed Ardoyne shops in north Belfast ahead of the annual Orange Order 12 July parade in 2024. Photo: pacemaker
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