29 happy pictures from the Ballymena Twelfth

By Valerie Martin

Published 13th Jul 2024, 07:48 GMT

Updated 13th Jul 2024, 21:47 GMT

A big crowd came out to see the annual Twelfth celebrations in Ballymena with 27 lodges,15 bands and Lambeg drummers taking part.

This year the honour of hosting the parade belonged to the members of Tullygarley LOL 473.

Enjoying the Twelfth celebrations in Ballymena.

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Enjoying the Twelfth celebrations in Ballymena. Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia

The Twelfth parade makes its way through Ballymena.

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The Twelfth parade makes its way through Ballymena. Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia

There was a good turnout for the annual Twelfth parade in Ballymena.

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There was a good turnout for the annual Twelfth parade in Ballymena. Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia

Keeping an eye out for a familiar face in the crowd.

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Keeping an eye out for a familiar face in the crowd. Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia