Glasgow's police chief has vowed the force will not tolerate any 'offensive behaviour, including hate crimes and drunkenness' the Orange Walks this weekend.
More than 10,000 Orange marchers are to descend on the city with dozens of walks plans.
It's estimated some 13,225 participants will take to the streets in at least 30 walks with various organisers and lodges listed on the Glasgow City Council website as taking part on Saturday.
The annual tradition did not take place last year due to coronavirus restrictions but the marches have been able to resume after limits on outdoor gatherings were lifted on August 9.
Many of the walks will start in the morning and last all day, with dozens of roads to shut.
The force has now issued a statement, insisting that they are committed to supporting the human rights of individuals and groups - which includes their right to assemble.
However, offensive behaviour - including hate crimes, drunkenness and disorder - will be 'dealt with swiftly and proportionately'.
Chief Superintendent Mark Sutherland, Divisional Commander of Police Scotland's Greater Glasgow Police Division said: “Police Scotland is a rights-based organisation that puts our values of integrity, fairness, respect and a commitment to upholding human rights at the heart of everything we do.
“This means we are committed to supporting the human rights of individuals and groups who wish to assemble, balanced against the rights of the wider community and ensuring the safety of everyone involved.
"We are asking all those attending the County Grand Orange Lodge of Glasgow processions, either as a participant or supporter, to do so safely, responsibly and respectfully.
"We would urge the large majority who behave in the right way and know there is no place for poor behaviours or hate, to influence those around you to ensure the day is remembered for the right reasons, and passes peacefully.
"Our large policing operation will be focused on public safety and doing all we can with partners to reduce disruption to the wider community.
"We will however not tolerate offensive behaviour, including hate crimes, drunkenness and disorder and such behaviours, will be dealt with swiftly and proportionately. Where this is not possible during the event, we will launch follow-up investigations as necessary.
"We are aware that there may be those who wish to protest on the day against particular locations the processions will pass.
"We continue to work with these groups to ensure their rights are protected and would again urge everyone to show tolerance, and respect the rights of others."
Two Catholic churches in Glasgow have said they are set to hold 'peaceful protests' against the parades on Saturday during the Orange Walks.
Anti- sectarian campaigners Call it Out made a rallying cry on their social media accounts for demonstrators to take part in the protests.
They will take place at two Catholic churches that loyalist marchers are due to walk past after slamming Glasgow City Council for letting it happen.
