Twelfth in Larne: Video and 47 sun-soaked pictures from the East Antrim Combine parade

The sun shone on Larne for this year’s East Antrim Combine celebrations, bringing thousands of people to the town.

The streets along the parade route were packed with spectators enjoying the fine summer weather.

Members of 70 lodges from the nine Districts – Larne, Sixmilewater, Carrickfergus, Antrim, Randalstown, Killead, Carnmoney and Cloughfern –stepped out along the route to the field at Sandy Bay.

There was a special cheer from the crowd for King William III who made appearance on horseback ahead of the parade.

Around 40 flute, accordion, silver and pipe bands, along with a number of Lambeg drums, accompanied the lodges.

As usual, several Scottish bands took part in the procession.

The honour of leading this year’s parade went to members Boyne Defenders LOL 1297 who are celebrating their 125th anniversary, accompanied by Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band, celebrating its 65th anniversary.

The parade was also a memorable milestone for members of Cairncastle LOL 692 who recently celebrated their 200th anniversary and were joined on parade by Cairncastle Flute Band which has led the lodge since 1857.