Large demonstrations have been called off because of Covid-19. 13/7/2020 Each year, the Orange Order marks the anniversary of the victory of Protestant William of Orange over Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690. People were encouraged to celebrate the Twelfth from home due to coronavirus. People were encouraged to celebrate the Twelfth from home as bands brought the celebrations to the people. Parades were made up of bands only and walked through local estates to facilitate social distancing. Picture Martin McKeown. Each year, the Orange Order marks the anniversary of the victory of Protestant William of Orange over Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690. Pictured: Kim and Neil Millar with their dogs as they watch the parade. The Orange Order did not take part in their traditional Twelfth of July processions this year because of the restrictions around Coronavirus but there were band parades around local areas across Northern Ireland. The dance floor was packed all night long, all the guests still talk about you. You made our our day so special.Sensational! Members of the East Bank Protestant Boys Flute Band make their way through Irish Street in Londonderry on Monday as they marked the Twelfth of July. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISONPACEMAKER, BELFAST, 13/7/2020: The First Ulster Flute Band parade around the Sandy Row area of Belfast today. The Orange Order were not parading today, however, a small number of local lodges took part in a Remembrance Service at Portadown Cenotaph. The Orange Order did not take part in their traditional Twelfth of July processions this year because of the restrictions around Coronavirus but there were band parades around local areas across Northern Ireland. The Orange Order were not parading today, however, a small number of local lodges took part in a Remembrance Service at Portadown Cenotaph. Pic Graham Baalham-CurryMarc Cairns, Worshipful District Master, Hillsborough District LOL No 19. Pictured: Kim and Neil Millar with their dogs as they watch the parade. The Orange Order did not take part in their traditional Twelfth of July processions this year because of the restrictions around Coronavirus but there were band parades around local areas across Northern Ireland. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISONPACEMAKER, BELFAST, 13/7/2020: Jonny Graham and his son Teddy during the band parades around the streets in the Shankill area of Belfast today. People were encouraged to celebrate the Twelfth from home as bands brought the celebrations to the people. 8955 Reece Houston, JLOL 55.

Photo Pacemaker PressPACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST Photo Pacemaker PressPACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST Members of the Shankill Protestant Boys Old Boys pictured during a parade on BelfastÕs Shankill Road. With her mum Lisa Flack and nana Sharon Wylie. Picture sent in by mum Lisa Flack.Lucy from Ballymoney enjoying the Twelfth at home. Contact us today. Photo by Jonathan Porter / Press Eye.Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 13th July 2020 - Twelfth of July celebrations in Portadown today as 6 local bands paraded through streets and estates in a socially distanced manner. All our guests are still raving about you. Almost 250 bands are expected to march in their own Twelfth of July parades across Northern Ireland on Monday. Photo by Jonathan Porter / Press Eye.Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 13th July 2020 - Photo Pacemaker PressPACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST

13/7/2020 Photo by Jonathan Porter / Press Eye.PACEMAKER, BELFAST, 13/7/2020: Almost home! Pic Graham Baalham-Curry.Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots, a member of Lisburn Temperance LOL 152. The Apprentice Boys of Derry is a Protestant fraternal society with a worldwide membership of over 10,000, founded in 1814 and based in the city of Derry, Northern Ireland. Each year, the Orange Order marks the anniversary of the victory of Protestant William of Orange over Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690. Rev Mervyn Gibson, the order's grand secretary, said this year he would be staying at home to watch and cheer bands passing and later would be having a party with some friends in his social bubble. Picture Martin McKeown. Photo Pacemaker PressPACEMAKER PRESS BELFAST But the Parades Commission has been notified of 248 parades from individual bands. People were encouraged to celebrate the Twelfth from home due to coronavirus. Picture Martin McKeown. Twelth of July celebrations in Killyleagh. 13/7/2020 13/7/2020 Three Belfast restaurants close after staff test positive for Covid -19 Pic: Graham Baalham-CurryAs part of their 12th of July celebrations, Hillsborough District LOL No 19 had lambeg drummers playing at three venues in the town the Castle, the War Memorial and the Orange Hall.