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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.

The Orange banner is at the heart of the demonstrations
Centrepiece: Banner is at heart of the demonstrations

Bandsmen go on the march in Belfast
Traditional: Bandsmen go on the march in Belfast

Tight: Heavy security presence in the flashpoint Ardoyne
Tight: Heavy security presence in the flashpoint Ardoyne

Sunshine: Onlookers enjoy the procession
Sunshine: Onlookers enjoy the procession

Music: Drums symbolise the
Music: Drums symbolise the "Twelfth"

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Dozens of bands join in the Belfast parade

Security: The Army keeps a presence in Ardoyne amid fears of trouble
Security: Orangemen in Ardoyne amid heavy security

Day out: Spectators enjoy the parades
Day out: Spectators have fun at the parades

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