In pictures: Ballymena Twelfth draws the crowds despite wet weather

Large crowds gathered despite the rain for the annual Twelfth celebrations in Ballymena.

On parade were 27 lodges, 17 accompanying bands and Lambeg drums. Members of Ladies lodges and two Junior lodges also stepped out along the route.

This year the honour of hosting the parade belonged to the members of Ballykeel LOL 472.

13. The Twelfth 2023

Robin Swann on parade at the annual Twelfth of July celebration in Ballymena. Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia

Daniel, Eva, Bethany and Emma McQuillan have a front row seat for the Ballymena parade. Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia

This young band member is concentrating hard on the job in hand during the Ballymena Twelfth parade. Photo: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia

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