Lucy Johnson, Kaine James, Daniel and Braxton Bagnall-Johnson enjoy the brief sunshine in the field at Ballinderry during the Twelfth of July celebrations. What a lovely photo! Contributed image via Ulster Star Facebook

placeholder image — Lucy Johnson, Kaine James, Daniel and Braxton Bagnall-Johnson enjoy the brief sunshine in the field at Ballinderry during the Twelfth of July celebrations. What a lovely photo! Contributed image via Ulster Star Facebook

41 of our favourite pictures from Twelfth of July festivities in Lisburn and surrounding areas, as locals brave the rain to celebrate with smiling faces

By Kathryn McKenna

Published 14th Jul 2023, 17:23 GMT

Updated 14th Jul 2023, 17:23 GMT

Despite the rain clouds, the people of Lisburn turned up to honour the Twelfth of July festivities in their droves.

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Celebrations were enjoyed by little ones in Lisburn in family friendly festivities

17. Twelfth of July in Lisburn

Celebrations were enjoyed by little ones in Lisburn in family friendly festivities Photo: Image: Contributed via Ulster Star Facebook

There were smiling faces all around in Lisburn on Twelfth of July

18. Twelfth of July in Lisburn

There were smiling faces all around in Lisburn on Twelfth of July Photo: Image: Contributed via Ulster Star Facebook

Little ones got into the spirit of the Twelfth of July in Lisburn

19. Twelfth of July in Lisburn

Little ones got into the spirit of the Twelfth of July in Lisburn Photo: Image: Contributed via Ulster Star Facebook

Karen and her mum Rita enjoying the parade in the lashing rain

20. Twelfth of July in Lisburn

Karen and her mum Rita enjoying the parade in the lashing rain Photo: Image: Contributed via Ulster Star Facebook