In Pictures: Marching season climax

Orangemen gathered early for the day's events - with feeder parades joining up in the centre of Belfast

Along the route, children and their families waited for a glimpse of the parade

Some of the parades in Belfast and elsewhere remain controversial

But most of those taking part wanted it to be a family affair

Veteran unionist politician Lord Taylor joined the main march in Belfast

Dozens of bands provided the music as the lodges passed through the crowds

While some walked...

Others took the car - along with the drums