Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in Twelfth of July celebrations in scorching temperatures throughout Northern Ireland.Crowds lined the streets in cities, towns and villages across the region for the traditional Orange Order parades.This year's events have heard calls for unionist political parties to work together.

Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in Twelfth of July celebrations in scorching temperatures throughout Northern Ireland.Crowds lined the streets in cities, towns and villages across the region for the traditional Orange Order parades.This year's events have heard calls for unionist political parties to work together.