Twelfth of July celebrations get underway across Northern Ireland as people light bonfires and take part in parades linked to the annual commemorations. Multiple reports describe crowds gathering in towns and cities to watch marches begin or intensify, with celebrations occurring across the region. Bonfires are lit in advance of or alongside the main events, continuing a long-running tradition associated with the date. As parades move through local areas, the coverage notes large public turnouts and ongoing street activity, reflecting the scale of the festivities. While the specific locations and timing vary by outlet, the common elements across reports are the presence of bonfires and the start of Twelfth-related parades, alongside organized public demonstrations and large numbers of attendees. The reporting focuses on the start of the day’s activities—bonfires being set and crowds lining routes as parades get under way—rather than on wider political messaging.