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By Julian O Neill
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image captionA series of smaller parades were held across Northern Ireland
About 100 Orange Order parades have taken place across Northern Ireland in a more localised Twelfth of July than usual.
Organisers said they would stick to plans for parades of 500 people due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The traditional parades were cancelled last year due to the health emergency when people were asked to celebrate the event in their own homes and gardens.
Police said Monday s events passed without incident .
Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Roberts said he was pleased with how things had unfolded. I would like to thank and acknowledge all of the people who helped make this a safe and enjoyable day for many, he commented.
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