Thousands have paraded through the streets of Belfast to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.

Bandsmen and marchers paraded through the city, many dressed in traditional clothing of the period.

And hundreds lined the streets, as they made their way across Belfast.

They met in Belfast City Centre to lay a wreath, before making their way to Woodvale Park for a re-enactment of the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

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Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Pictured: Cloughfern Young Conquerors. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Pictured: Pride of Ardoyne on parade. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. 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Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Pictured: Ricky and Nathan Magowan, William and Jacob Galloway, and Ethan Floyd. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Pictured: Members of the Loyal Orange Lodges await the start of the parade. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, with feeder parades starting from all parts of Belfast, meeting at City Hall, and laying wreaths in memory of the those who lost their lives. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 18th June 2016 The Battle of the Somme Centenary parade took place today, followed by a re-enactment of the battle in Woodvale Park, with thousands in attendance. Picture: Philip Magowan / PressEye Philip Magowan / Facebook

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