Hundreds of thousands will be taking to the streets of Northern Ireland and Liverpool today to celebrate the Twelfth of July.

An estimated 500,000 people are expected to participate or spectate in the annual festival to mark the 334th anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne.

The Battle of the Boyne took place in 1690, which unfolded at the Boyne river north of Dublin and saw Protestant King William of Orange defeat Catholic King James II to secure a Protestant line of succession to the British Crown.

Thousands of Orange lodge members parade through the summer months to mark William’s victory and other key dates in Protestant/unionist/loyalist culture.

Those celebrations culminate on the Twelfth.

For the third year running, GB News will be on the ground to cover the parade.

The coverage will be anchored by Arlene Foster, who described GB News' decision as "very important" to those in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Dame Arlene said: "We are looking forward to being in Carrickfergus and covering what is sure to be a colourful spectacle and trying to capture the passion and emotion of the Orange Parades.

"There is huge interest in the day nationally and internationally, especially in other parts of the UK where there is a significant Orange presence such as Scotland and in parts of England where they also hold parades.

"This is a great celebration and it is a privilege to be able to share the excitement and the passion with the whole of the UK. I'll also be looking forward to working with Charlie Lawson once again."

She added: "GB News' commitment to covering the parades is very significant, as it stepped in when the BBC decided not to show it.

"This is the third year and it's deeply appreciated by those who can't get out to go to the parades and it shows that GB News really cares about the whole of the UK. It's really important and I'm really proud that GB News is doing that."

Burning of loyalist bonfires in Larne on the 11th night

The burning of loyalist bonfires is part of the traditional July 12th commemorations, taking place on the 11th night.

The July 12 parade is underway across parts of Northern Ireland and LiverpoolPA