Abby Turkington and Melissa Thompson enjoyed the Twelfth in Carrickfergus in 2012..

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21 glorious photos of Carrickfergus hosting Twelfth of July celebrations in 2012

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Jul 2024, 20:14 GMT

Updated 10th Jul 2024, 20:25 GMT

With Carrickfergus District Lodge No 19 hosting the annual demonstration of the East Antrim Combine on July 12, here's a timely trip back in time.

A search in the Carrick Times archive has provided pictures from the ‘Flagship’ Twelfth celebrations in the town from July 2012.

Whether a participant or a spectator, enjoy these 21 photos from 12 years ago.

Enjoying the parade in Carrickfergus in 2012.

9. Twelfth Memories

Enjoying the parade in Carrickfergus in 2012. Photo: Tim Cully

Jordan-Lee and Megan Peoples pictured in Carrickfergus for the 2012 East Antrim Combine Twelfth demonstration.

10. Twelfth Memories

Jordan-Lee and Megan Peoples pictured in Carrickfergus for the 2012 East Antrim Combine Twelfth demonstration. Photo: Tim Cully

The parade makes its way through Carrickfergus town centre in 2012.

11. Twelfth Memories

The parade makes its way through Carrickfergus town centre in 2012. Photo: Tim Cully

Kayli Cochrane, Lucy Hanna and Nicole Cochrane cheer on the marchers in 2012.

12. Twelfth Memories

Kayli Cochrane, Lucy Hanna and Nicole Cochrane cheer on the marchers in 2012. Photo: Peter Rippon