Orange walks, or Orange marches, are a series of parades by members of the Orange Order and other Protestant fraternal societies, held during the summer months in various Commonwealth nations, and most notably across Northern Ireland. The parades typically build up to 12 July celebrations marking Prince William of Orange's victory over King James II and VII at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
Orange walks are considered controversial[1][2] and face opposition from Catholics,[2] Irish nationalists, and Scottish nationalists[3] who see the parades as sectarian and triumphalist. They have also drawn criticism in recent years from other religious communities, left-wing groups, and trade unions.[4]
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- ^ a b Walker, David (16 September 2021). "Protests to be held at Catholic churches in Glasgow during the Orange Walk". Daily Record. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
- ^ Dornan, James (15 July 2021). "James Dornan: It's time to finally deal with bigotry in Scotland". The National.
- ^ "'Don't pass Catholic churches': protests as Glasgow braces for Orange walks". The Guardian. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.