As parade season approaches, The Orange Order has confirmed 18 venues which will host Twelfth of July demonstrations this summer.
As is tradition, Armagh will host the biggest Twelfth gathering ‘in the world’ as Orangemen and women from across the county congregate in the village of Tandragee.
A large Scottish contingent is expected in Belfast, as the city holds the longest Twelfth parade on the day, with participants walking over six miles to the field.
The city centre route is revised this year due to redevelopment works at the Primark site.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to watch or participate.
July 12 Belfast parade route revised for 2019
The 18 demonstrations on Friday July 12 2019, will be held in:
- Tandragee
- Belfast
- Lisnaskea
- Pomeroy
- Donemana
- Augher
- Coleraine
- Ballyronan
- Holywood
- Crossgar
- Rathfriland
- Kilkeel
- Larne
- Glenavy
- Carnlough
- Ballymena
- Ballymoney
- Ahoghill
Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Edward Stevenson said: “Once again this summer, the significance of Orange traditions will be underlined by the scale of our parades.
“Surely there is no other event on these islands that can bring such vast numbers of people onto the streets to enjoy our processions, either by taking part or simply to watch them go by. It is a custom which has been maintained for over 200 years, passed through generations, and will continue to be upheld for many years to come.”
Mr Stevenson will be in attendance at the Ballyronan demonstration.
The senior Orangeman added: “We continue to welcome an increasing number of international visitors to our celebrations who are keen to experience first-hand the spectacle of the biggest day in the parading calendar.
“High calibre music provided by some of the finest marching bands will only add to the festival atmosphere. We look forward to another glorious Twelfth.”
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