{"id":109041,"date":"2025-05-17T12:48:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T12:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/109041\/"},"modified":"2025-05-17T12:48:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T12:48:17","slug":"hundreds-march-on-glasgows-streets-for-ve-day-orange-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/109041\/","title":{"rendered":"Hundreds march on Glasgow&#8217;s streets for VE Day Orange Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hundreds of people took to the streets of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowtimes.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Glasgow;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Glasgow<\/a> for an Orange Walk through to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the Orange Order marched on the city&#8217;s streets this morning, bringing traffic to a standstill and drawing crowds.<\/p>\n<p>Marching bands were part of the parade (Image: Gordon Terris\/NQ)<\/p>\n<p>Hundreds turned out (Image: Gordon Terris\/NQ) Lodge members from across Glasgow assembled at Wishart Street, near Glasgow Cathedral, before travelling down High Street at 10am.<\/p>\n<p>The parade then passed\u00a0along George Street, Montrose Street, Cochrane Street, St Vincent Street and\u00a0Renfield Street before crossing over the River Clyde.<\/p>\n<p>There was staunch support from the crowd (Image: Gordon Terris\/NQ)<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event was held to commemorate VE Day (Image: Gordon Terris\/NQ) They\u00a0then travelled\u00a0along\u00a0Paisley\u00a0Road,\u00a0Paisley\u00a0Road West, Harvie Street, and Brand Street before ending in Lorne Street.<\/p>\n<p>The event came ahead of an unsanctioned party by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heraldscotland.com\/topics\/celtic-fc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Celtic;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Celtic<\/a> supporters expected in he city&#8217;s Trongate area.<\/p>\n<p>The unofficial title party has been planned by fans to celebrate the club lifting the SPFL trophy, marking 55 domestic league titles.<\/p>\n<p>Police made 19 arrests as people gathered to celebrate Celtic\u2019s title win in May last year, and four officers were injured during disorder at the impromptu gathering at Glasgow Cross.<\/p>\n<p>Celtic fans celebrate in 2024 (Image: NQ) On Thursday, Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Mark Sutherland said: \u201cWe are aware of concerns regarding events in Glasgow on Saturday with large crowds expected to gather.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d like to reassure the public we are working closely with Glasgow City Council to minimise disruption to the wider community and a proportionate policing plan is in place, with a focus on public safety.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe respect the right to public assembly, however it is everyone\u2019s responsibility to ensure their behaviour does not negatively impact businesses or those looking to enjoy our city.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlease do not gather in large groups and be respectful of those around you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hundreds of people took to the streets of Glasgow for an Orange Walk through to commemorate the 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