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East Belfast Somme Memorial parade passes without incident

Crowds lined the streets in Belfast as the Somme Memorial parade took place.

On Thursday evening, July 1, hundreds showed their support as the parade took place in the east of the city.

A steel wall was put in place by the PSNI between Short Strand and Albertbridge Road to stop any potential disorder and the evening passed peacefully.

It is estimated around 1,900 people, split into three smaller groups for Covid regulations, took part in the parade.

According to the Parades Commission, it was one of more than 90 parades taking place across Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Police had warned motorists to expect delays in the city on Thursday evening as diversions were put in place for the parades.

Last night a PSNI spokesman said: "In East Belfast, road users should consider alternative routes for this evening’s rush hour, as there will be diversions in place in the Cromac Street, Oxford Street, Albertbridge Road and Woodstock Road areas from 5.30 pm.

"Minor disruption can be expected from 6pm through to 9.30pm in the Shankill Road, Peters Hill, and Clifton Street areas.

"Between 7pm and 10pm, there will be further traffic disruption at locations across East Belfast, including the Albertbridge Road, Ravenhill Road, Castlereagh Road and Woodstock Road areas.

"Alternative routes are available, but road users are asked to plan their journeys in advance and take into account the potential for delays."

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