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the period in July and August every year when Protestant groups in Northern Ireland, especially the Order of Orangemen , hold marches through the streets. These celebrate Protestant victories over Catholics in the 17th century, especially the Battle of the Boyne . The marches are often the cause of conflict with Northern Ireland’s Catholic population. In 1998 the Parades Commission was set up to decide where marches should be allowed to go and to make sure they caused no trouble.
See also Apprentice Boys’ Parade .