Orange Parades

Orange Parades are annual events primarily held in Northern Ireland by the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organization. Celebrating Protestant heritage and commemorating the 1690 Battle of the Boyne, they typically take place on July 12 and involve processions featuring marching bands, banners, and participants dressed in formal attire. These parades can be significant cultural expressions for many within the Protestant community, but they may also evoke tension and controversy due to their political and sectarian implications, particularly regarding relations with the Catholic community and nationalist sentiments in the region.