Annual parades mark Twelfth of July in Northern Ireland

The Orange Order march from the cenotaph in the grounds of Belfast as part of the Twelfth of July celebrations. Picture: Alan Lewis

Scores of parades have taken place across Northern Ireland as Protestant loyal orders celebrate the Twelfth of July.

The main demonstrations happened at 18 venues, including Belfast as well as Bangor in Co Down; Ballymena, Co Antrim; Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh; and Magherafelt, Co Derry.