Charlie, Maxwell and Stuart at the annual Twelfth of July celebration in Ballymena.

placeholder image — Charlie, Maxwell and Stuart at the annual Twelfth of July celebration in Ballymena.

In pictures: Ballymena Twelfth draws the crowds despite wet weather

By Valerie Martin

Published 14th Jul 2023, 07:32 GMT

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.

The Ballymena Twelfth parade on its way through the town.

17. The Twelfth 2023

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