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| Friday, 12 July, 2002, 11:09 GMT 12:09 UK In pictures: The Twelfth Protestant Orangemen in Northern Ireland mark the 1690 Battle of the Boyne with annual parades every year on 12 July. Thousands go on the march across the province. Here are some colourful images from the day. ![]() Centrepiece: Banner is at heart of the demonstrations ![]() Traditional: Bandsmen go on the march in Belfast ![]() Tight: Heavy security presence in the flashpoint Ardoyne ![]() Sunshine: Onlookers enjoy the procession ![]() Music: Drums symbolise the "Twelfth" ![]() Dozens of bands join in the Belfast parade ![]() Security: Orangemen in Ardoyne amid heavy security ![]() Day out: Spectators have fun at the parades | See also: 12 Jul 02 | N Ireland 12 Jul 02 | N Ireland 11 Jul 02 | N Ireland 11 Jul 02 | N Ireland Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top N Ireland stories now: Links to more N Ireland stories are at the foot of the page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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