page_title: Orange walk
section_title: Regalia and accessories
hierarchical_section_title: Orange walk / Form of parades / Regalia and accessories
caption_attribution_description: English: The Red Hand Defenders flute band parade in Newtownstewart during "The Twelfth" celebrations - 12th July 2010.
context_page_description: Orange walks are a series of parades by members of the Orange Order, held on a regular basis during the summer in Ulster, Northern Ireland, and in other Commonwealth nations. The parades typically build up to 12 July celebrations marking Prince William of Orange's victory over King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Although the term "march" or "parade" is widely used in the media, the Order prefers terms such as "walk" or "demonstration". Orange walks have faced opposition from Catholics, Irish nationalists and Scottish nationalists who see the parades as sectarian and triumphalist.
context_section_description: Parading Orangemen usually wear dark suits. Some Orangemen wear bowler hats and walk with umbrellas, although it is not mandatory. Walkers wear V-shaped orange collarettes (often inaccurately referred to as sashes) bearing the number of their lodge, and often badges showing degrees awarded within the institution, and positions held in the lodge. Some lodge officers also wear elaborate cuffs, and many walkers wear white gloves, although has become less common. Most lodges carry at least one flag, most commonly the Union Flag. Other common flags include the Ulster Banner, the Flag of Scotland and the Orange Order flag. Lodges also usually carry a banner with the lodge's name and number, and usually depicting William of Orange on at least one side. Other popular banner subjects include deceased lodge members, local landmarks, and the Bible with a Crown.
caption: The "Red Hand Defenders" flute band marching with the Orange Order in Newtownstewart on 12 July 2010. The flags being carried are the Union Flag, Ulster Banner and Boyntandard.
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