HUNDREDS of women stepped out in Glasgow to march in the city’s first large Orange walk of the year.

Donning large hats, colourful frocks and heels, around 500 members of the Ladies Orange Association of Scotland ​m​ade their way through the city centre​ today, along with Orange bands.

Women in orange sashes and hats walking in a parade.

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The women wore large hats, colourful frocks and heelsCredit: Mark FergusonLadies Orange Walk in Glasgow.

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Around 500 members marched through the cityCredit: Mark FergusonA parade featuring people wearing orange sashes and a bass drum that reads "Pride of the North, 40th Anniversary, Glasgow".

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Major streets were sealed off for the eventCredit: Mark FergusonLadies Orange Walk in Glasgow.

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Onlookers watch on as the group marched byCredit: Mark Ferguson

The procession started on Holland Street at 1.45pm​, before heading east of West Regent Street, into Blythswood Square, and then down West George Street.

Marchers then made their through Nelson Mandela Place before continuing along West George Street.

One lady donned a bright purple dress and matching hat, as she marched along holding up a large flag with bright white gloves.

Two others wore matching blue outfits, complete with bright orange fascinators – complimenting their orange sashes.

Blustery conditions saw some ladies, having to hold on to their hats –  to stop them from blowing off their heads.

Roads were shut to traffic during the parade, which paused in George Square ​f​or a wreath​ to be laid, before heading down George Street, High Street, Castle Street and Cathedral Square.

Police were out on force, with one officer pictured walking beside the flute band.

The march comes a day after an Irish Republican march took place through the city, commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising.

The procession ​was organised by Scottish republican group Cairde na hEireann ​.

Around 200 people ​t​ook part in the march​ on Saturday afternoon, accompanied by Irish Republican bands.

Orange Order bosses ban offensive songs at marches and impose booze banWoman in black jacket and hat wearing an orange sash.

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Many donned white gloves as they dressed up for the eventCredit: Mark FergusonWoman in purple carrying an Orange Order banner.

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One lady donned a bright purple dress and matching hatCredit: Mark FergusonA parade of people in orange and blue uniforms marching down a city street.

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The members were escorted by police through the streetsCredit: Mark FergusonWoman in a white jacket carrying a crown and a blue banner at an Orange Order parade.

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The march took place this afternoonCredit: Mark Ferguson