The Twelfth is an Ulster Protestant celebration held on 12 July. It celebrates the Glorious Revolution and victory of Protestant king William of Orange over Catholic king James II at the Battle of the Boyne. On and around the Twelfth, large parades are held by the Orange Order and Ulster loyalist marching bands, streets are decorated with Union Jacks and bunting, and on the Eleventh Night large towering bonfires are lit. Today, the Twelfth is mainly celebrated in Northern Ireland, where it is a public holiday, but some celebrations are held elsewhere, such as Scotland, Canada, Australia and West Africa. It is also a public holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Twelfth, also known as Orangemen's Day (Northern Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland and Labrador)
On July 12, in the year 0, The Twelfth, also known as Orangemen's Day (Northern Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland and Labrador). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of July 12, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on July 12, 0 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 11 July 2026.
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