County Grand Orange Lodge of Belfast

16/08/2026

If you can support please get in touch with the lodge.

13/07/2026

We hope you're enjoying your Twelfth day so far everyone!

If you're in and around Belfast city centre why not pop by the City Hall for Belfast Orangefest and join in with some of the fantastic activities and entertainment going on from 11am to 4pm.

See you there!

13/07/2026

Don't worry if you're not going to make it to the parades this year, you can watch it all on livestream - check it out here 👇

The outbound Belfast County parade will be streamed here on the mor...

12/07/2026

The tea’s poured, gloves are pressed and collarettes are laid out across the city, just as they have been in Belfast homes for generations.

🙏The bowler hat, the white gloves and the Bible at the centre of it all.

Tomorrow, Monday 13th July, Belfast celebrates the Twelfth and the 336th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne.

And if you’re wondering why we walk on the 13th this year, it's because the Twelfth falls on a Sunday, and for our members worship comes before walking. That tells you something about this day. Faith is not an accessory, our faith is the heart of it.

⚔️The Twelfth commemorates the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 and the civil and religious liberty that flowed from it.

The Boyne secured the Glorious Revolution, and with it the foundations of how these islands are governed to this day: the legacy of that is a monarchy under the law, a parliament that has met every year since 1689, no taxes without the people's consent, judges no government can dismiss, regular elections, a free press and the freedom to worship according to conscience ⚖️

When America wrote its Bill of Rights a century later, it borrowed the very words of 1689. These liberties belong to everyone, and that’s why we walk.

🎶The Twelfth is a day of thanksgiving, remembrance and celebration, of family and friendship, music and colour and pride in who we are.

To every member walking tomorrow: walk with pride and with dignity. You carry more than a collarette, you carry the story of the generations who walked before you.

To spectators, visitors and neighbours across our city and beyond - you’re very welcome. Whether the Twelfth is your own tradition or something you’ve never seen up close, come along, enjoy the day and ask us about it.

Have a safe and happy Twelfth, Belfast!

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☀️Warm, dry and sunny weather is forecast, so we’re encouraging all Orangemen and band members to prepare carefully and make sure you’re

💦Please drink plenty of water before setting off, carry a refillable bottle, use SPF 30+ sunscreen and take opportunities to rest in the shade.

11/07/2026

The Belfast Twelfth takes place on Monday 13 July this year.

☀️Warm, dry and sunny weather is forecast, so we’re encouraging all Orangemen and band members to prepare carefully and make sure you’re

💦Please drink plenty of water before setting off, carry a refillable bottle, use SPF 30+ sunscreen and take opportunities to rest in the shade.

Formal clothing, long periods of walking and carrying instruments can make conditions feel much hotter.

😵‍💫Look out for one another and do not ignore signs of heat exhaustion, including dizziness, headache, nausea, cramps, intense thirst or heavy sweating.

: If anyone becomes confused, collapses, has a seizure or does not improve after cooling they need urgent medical help. 📲Call 999 immediately.

💦 Free bottled water will be available for Orangemen and band members taking part in the parade at the County water station.

📍 Location: Junction of Marlborough Park and Lisburn Road

Please share this guidance with lodge members, bands and anyone taking part in the Belfast Twelfth parade.

Have a great day, stay safe, enjoy the occasion and remember to look out for the people around you and



📸Photos: Ephy McConnell

10/07/2026

The annual Twelfth of July Celebrations will take place this weekend! ✨

This year's parade will begin at 10:40AM on Monday 13th July at Donegal Square West, finishing at Barnett's Demesne at 12:45PM.

As part of Belfast Orangefest, family friendly entertainment will be on offer at Belfast City Hall and 2 Royal Avenue from 10AM-3:30PM 🙂

More info here > vstbelfast.com/TwelfthJulyCelebrations

10/07/2026

to 12th July 2025

Week 24 of 24 and the countdown to the 12th July 2026 is complete.

These images bring us full circle, celebrating the people, the music and the shared experience that make the Twelfth in Belfast what it is.

Thanks for looking back with us, and we look forward to seeing everyone in a few days time 🧡🎶

📸 Photos by Ephy McConnell

08/07/2026