ANTI-ABORTION and pro-choice campaigners have applied to hold separate rallies in Belfast at the same time.
Organisers for the two parades have submitted applications to the Parades Commission to hold the rallies through the city centre on July 2.
Both rallies have been listed as "sensitive" by the parades body and are currently "under consideration".
The two rallies, which if given go-ahead could bring 5,000 rival participants onto the streets of Belfast, are both scheduled to begin at 2pm.
The All Ireland Rally for Life, which takes place on an annual basis alternatively in Dublin and Belfast, is due to be held north of the border this year.
Organisers say the rally is "to save the lives of innocent babies".
In its application, rally organisers want to begin the parade at Custom House Square and walk along High Street, Castle Street, Donegal Place, Chichester Street, Victoria Street and then back to starting point.
They say they expect around 4,000 participants to take part.
At the same time, the organisers of the Rally for Choice want to walk through Belfast city centre.
They want people to "join in solidarity to show we won't tolerate the criminalisation of women who have abortions, nor will we put up with our governments ignoring our basic human rights and healthcare needs".
In its application, rally organisers want to begin at Donegall Street and walk along Royal Avenue, Donegall Place and around Donegell Square East and South.
They then want to walk along Howard Street, Upper Queen Street, Queen Street, Castle Street, Castle Place, High Street, Bridge Street, Waring Street and back to Donegall Street.
Organisers have applied for 1,000 participants and 200 supporters to take part.
