The annual Twelfth of July celebrations are underway across Northern Ireland, with tens of thousands of people expected to attend parades in 18 venues across the six counties. This year marks the 336th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, which saw the Protestant King William III defeat the Catholic King James II in 1690.
The parades, which are the biggest day in the Orange Order's marching calendar, will see members of local Orange lodges joined by visiting lodges from Scotland and further afield. The main parade in Belfast is set to start at 10:40 BST at Donegal Square West, while parades will also take place in Maguiresbridge in County Fermanagh and Newtownhamilton in County Armagh.
In the lead-up to the parades, hundreds of bonfires were lit on Saturday and Sunday night to mark Eleventh night, a tradition observed by many unionist communities. However, some of these bonfires have caused controversy due to their height or location, or because they contain symbols considered offensive.
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has spent over £1.4m in the past four years to protect and repair homes and property close to bonfires. While most Eleventh night bonfires pass without incident, some have been the subject of controversy and concern.