Where is 12th july parades 2018

Email us at tips the-sun. You can WhatsApp us on We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours. Jump directly to the content. Thousands of Orange Order members have taken part in 12 July parades across Northern Ireland after a night of sporadic violence in the region. Masked men hijacked and set 13 vehicles on fire in and around Belfast , while young republicans threw petrol bombs at police during a fifth night of disorder in the Bogside area of Derry.

No one wants to see disruption and disorder and the people behind these incidents need to ask themselves just what they are achieving. While 12 July has passed off peacefully in Northern Ireland in recent years, helped largely by the resolution of a longstanding dispute about a parade route in Belfast, the overnight disorder means these commemorations take place amid tensions and concerns about the prospect of further trouble later on Thursday.

The deal between Orangemen and nationalist residents over arguably the most contentious parade, past the nationalist Ardoyne community in north Belfast, ensured there were no incidents on Thursday morning. This parade was one of about feeder processions taking place across Northern Ireland, with Orange Order members and supporting loyalist bands congregating at 17 host venues for events to mark the victory of the Protestant William of Orange over the Catholic James II at the Battle of the Boyne in It is the most significant date in the Protestant loyal order parading calendar.

On Wednesday night, a suspected pipe bomb detonated close to a police operation to clear a contentious fire site in Belfast, while other security alerts prompted the closure of main roads, with one incident preventing passengers from exiting Belfast City airport.

Orangemen in period costume take part in the annual July 12 parade in Belfast, on July 12, Orangewomen take part in the annual July 12 parade in Belfast, on July 12, An Orangewoman is pictured taking part in the annual July 12 parade in Belfast, on July 12, The birthplace of Orangeism will host the largest Twelfth of July demonstration this summer, it has been confirmed. T he conservation village of Loughgall will be one of 17 venues across Northern Ireland holding processions to mark the th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne.

Preparations are at an advanced stage for the biggest day in the parading calendar, with upwards of an estimated half-a-million people expected to participate or spectate in what is widely regarded as one of the largest annual festivals in Europe.

Thousands of Orangemen, women and juniors — accompanied by over marching bands — will step out at the various locations with much pageantry, colour and heritage on display. The traditional sight and sound of Lambeg drums will add to the festivities in Co Armagh. A large Scottish contingent is expected in Belfast, as the city hosts the longest Twelfth parade on the day, with participants walking over six miles to the field.

The capital and Ballymena are the only venues where Twelfth demonstrations occur annually. Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening, with our free daily newsletter. Enter email address This field is required Sign Up.

Meanwhile, breaking with tradition, over 1, Orangemen from Mourne District will join their neighbouring brethren at the Newcastle demonstration.