Bonfires and Parades
It's that time of year again. Remember all my posts last year about bonfires and bands? Yes, it's The Eleventh and Twelfth of July and that's the occasion which we are celebrated here in Northern Ireland. Time flies and here I am again showing some towering bonfires in flames and men's on their kilts while playing the bagpipes.
Let's start with the bonfires. It's normally made up of wood pallets. They stop putting tires, still have some but not as much.
Then on the Eleventh Night, this massive bonfire was lit to its glory and goodness gracious it can cook you if you get near.
Everyone is gathered to see the bonfire. Most have drinks in their hand. Have set up chairs and tables outside their homes near the bonfire. Eating and drinking with families and friends. The kids love it!
The flames are raging and I got scared when it started falling to the banks and burning the grass. Thankfully the firefighters were there just in case some things like this happen.
Look at these flames! You can dry your clothes or grilled some meat. If it's not well done, surely it will be cremated!
So we went to three different towns to see their bonfires. They are all massive and getting near even if you are far felt like you are being roasted.
Here's us enjoying the heat from afar.
The last bonfire that we went to see is in our town of Comber. A big crowd gathered to see the bonfire being lit and now watch it collapse.
Lol, the cheer of the people. I can still hear it.
And that's the Eleventh. Now let me show you what the parades were like yesterday for The Twelfth.
The main parade was held in Ballygowan. We waited two hours for the bands to march where we are. They go to different towns and villages and quite a long parade it is.
When we went there the street are already crowded. Most of the elderly were there early and set up their chairs.
Look at that little girl with Bella! Dressed for the occasion with a hat and baton. The old people smiled just looking at her.
And finally, we can hear the band and when we see King Billy on his horses then that's the parade started.
And here's a GIF of photos of some of the bands that match yesterday. Your favourite men in skirts (called kilts) are present!
And there you go! Had two days of fun. I hope you enjoy the pictures.
I'm on Hive now as well! Most of you are there I know lol. Not surprising that I'm there now too. It's nice to see us all around different platforms. It's hard not to plagiarized my own content but I will try. I don't know how you can keep up but I'm happy to share in Hive too. New adventure!
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That must be fun. I have never experienced one. I hope your kids also enjoyed it quite a lot.