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<\/p>\nThis year Dundonald will host a Twelfth demonstration for the first time in more than 50 years, as it has been named among the venues for this year\u2019s Twelfth of July celebrations.<\/p>\n
It will join 18 other venues across Northern Ireland including Belfast, Ballymena, Kesh, Coleraine, Keady Coagh, Sixmilecross, Augher, Dromara, Dundrum, Kilkeel, Cullybackey, Rasharkin, Carnlough, Lisburn, Glengormley and Maghera.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s all you need to know about every venue:<\/p>\n
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The 19 parade locations across Northern Ireland<\/p>\n
Watch: Highlights from the Twelfth of July parade in Belfast <\/p>\n
Co Antrim<\/p>\n
\u25cf BELFAST<\/p>\n
Over 115,000 spectators are expected to line the streets as the parade of 77 bands makes its way through the city.<\/p>\n
Leading the procession will be the County Grand Lodge of Belfast, setting off at 10am from Belfa st Orange Hall at Carlisle Circus.<\/p>\n
The parade route passes Clifton Street, Donegall Street, Royal Avenue and Donegall Place en-route to an act of remembrance at City Hall, where a wreath will be laid at the cenotaph just before 10.30am.<\/p>\n
From there, the parade continues through Donegall Square West, Bedford Street and Dublin Road, onto Shaftesbury Square, Bradbury Place, Lisburn Road, Balmoral Avenue and Malone Road, before reaching Barnett\u2019s Demesne.<\/p>\n
At six miles (each way), it is the longest Orange procession of the day.<\/p>\n
The official platform proceedings and traditional speeches will commence at 2.30pm, with a keynote address from DUP leader Gavin Robinson.<\/p>\n
The return parade begins at 3.30pm, as the bands and lodges make their way home via the city centre.<\/p>\n
\u25cf BALLYMENA<\/p>\n
Apart from Belfast, Ballymena is the only place in Northern Ireland to host a Twelfth demonstration every year.<\/p>\n
It will feature 27 local lodges, 17 bands as well as the traditional Lambeg drums.<\/p>\n
The parade will assemble at Wakehurst Road at 12.30pm before making its way to People\u2019s Park.<\/p>\n
Platform proceedings will take place at 2.30pm with a religious service led by Grand Chaplain Ian McClean. The principal speaker is Henry Dunbar, past Grand Master of Scotland.<\/p>\n
\u25cf CARNLOUGH<\/p>\n
Eleven local lodges and nine bands will accompany brethren along with two sets of Lambeg drums.<\/p>\n
Parade begins at noon from the assembly field at the park on BayRoad.<\/p>\n
It proceeds through the village, up Largy Road to the demonstration field, situated near St Patrick\u2019s Church.<\/p>\n
Platform proceedings will begin around 2.30pm when the principal speakers will include Rev William Anderson and South Antrim MP Robin Swann.<\/p>\n
The parade will leave for its return leg, following the same route, at 4pm.<\/p>\n
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\u25cf CULLYBACKEY<\/p>\n For the first time in living memory two districts will co-host the \u2018Triangle\u2019 Twelfth in the heart of Co Antrim.<\/p>\n Portglenone District and Ahoghill District are jointly organising the celebrations in Cullybackey.<\/p>\n The parade will commence from Ard Na Maine at 12.30pm and proceed along the village\u2019s main street, taking the direct route to the Cullybackey Community Playing fields.<\/p>\n Platform proceedings will commence at 2.15pm led by Robert Edwards.<\/p>\n After a massed lambeg drumming display in the demonstration field, the return parade leaves at 3.45pm.<\/p>\n \u25cf GLENGORMLEY<\/p>\n A day full of colour and culture is expected with 3,000 participants, 66 lodges and nearly 40 bands from Northern Ireland and Scotland.<\/p>\n Parade starts at 11am from Jubilee Way, making its way along Ballyclare Road to Lilian Bland Park, with a wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph.<\/p>\n The procession will then make its way to Antrim Road, O\u2019Neill Road, Church Road arriving at V36 Park around 1.30pm.<\/p>\n The return parade commences at 3.30pm from V36 Park, along Church Road, Prince Charles Way, Church Way and Antrim Road, before finishing at Ballyclare Road.<\/p>\n \u25cf LISBURN<\/p>\n Over 2,000 members of the Orange Institution with 65 lodges will parade alongside 25 bands.<\/p>\n The main parade begins at 11.30am from the assembly field at Wallace Park and proceeds to QEII\/ Ballymacoss Playing Fields (The Brambles).<\/p>\n Platform proceedings begin at 1.45pm, with Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly among the speakers.<\/p>\n The return parade begins at 3.30pm.<\/p>\n \u25cf RASHARKIN<\/p>\n Some 43 lodges and 30 bands and Lambeg drums drawn from five local districts will be marching.<\/p>\n The parade starts at 1pm from the Finvoy Road, going through the village and arriving at the demonstration field at \u2018The Turnpike.\u2019<\/p>\n Platform proceedings start at 2.30pm with the guest speaker Maurice Kirkwood, County Grand Master of Antrim.<\/p>\n The return parade commences at 4.15pm, leaving the demonstration field and returning through the village with dispersal on the Finvoy Road.<\/p>\n Co Armagh<\/p>\n \u25cf KEADY<\/p>\n The Co Armagh Twelfth demonstration is the largest Orange gathering in the world.<\/p>\n With 11 district lodges, 150 private lodges, over 5,000 brethren plus representation from the Association of Loyal Orangewomen of Ireland and junior lodges, the event showcases the full strength of the Orange family.<\/p>\n Nearly 70 bands will take part as well as dozens of Lambeg drums.<\/p>\n The main parade will leave at 10.30am, making its way along Tassagh Road and Crossmore Road to the demonstration field.<\/p>\n Platform proceedings will begin at 1.45pm, chaired by Denis J Watson JP, County Grand Master, with a religious service led by Rev Alan McCann.<\/p>\n A keynote address will be given by Rev Mervyn Gibson, the Orange Order\u2019s Grand Secretary.<\/p>\n The return parade starts at 2.45pm.<\/p>\n Carlisle Circus in Belfast start of the main Orange Order parade in the city last year (Pic: Arthur Allison\/Pacemaker Press)<\/p>\n Co Down<\/p>\n \u25cf DUNDONALD<\/p>\n It is a special day for Dundonald, as the Twelfth returns after more than half a century.<\/p>\n The last time the celebrations were held here was 1967.<\/p>\n Some 39 lodges and 28 bands will parade from Dundonald Playing Fields at 12.15pm, led by Holywood District LOL No.14 and Dundonald Purple Vine LOL 1056.<\/p>\n The parade will exit the school grounds onto the Upper Newtownards Road, passing via Robbs Road, Church Road, Grahamsbridge Road, Comber Road and back onto the Upper Newtownards Road towards the school.<\/p>\n The return leg will commence at 4.30pm, leaving Dundonald High School. It will officially conclude at the Comber Road\/East Link road junction.<\/p>\n \u25cf DUNDRUM<\/p>\n Over 3,000 Orange members, accompanied by 70 bands, will take part in this year\u2019s Mid and East Down celebrations.<\/p>\n The parade will leave the Belfast Road at noon, making its way along Main Street and Old Road, to the demonstration field on the Ballyloughlin Road.<\/p>\n The return parade leaves at 4pm, retracing its steps back to the Belfast Road.<\/p>\n The platform proceedings will be chaired by Ernie Ritchie, District Master, Castlewellan LOL No. 12 with the religious service led by Rev George Speers, District Chaplain.<\/p>\n Parade at Belfast Cenotaph in 2024<\/p>\n \u25cf DROMARA<\/p>\n Led by Dromara LOL 12, accompanied by Waringsford Pipe Band, the parade will feature seven districts.<\/p>\n The assembly field is on the Banbridge Road, while the demonstration field is on the Rathfriland Road, facing Dromara FC.<\/p>\n The parade, featuring approximately 2,500 brethren and 43 bands, departs at noon.<\/p>\n It is expected to take around one hour and 45 minutes for all participants to reach the demonstration field.<\/p>\n The return parade will leave at 4pm.<\/p>\n \u25cf KILKEEL<\/p>\n One of the most scenic Twelfth settings, the majestic Mournes provide a stunning backdrop to the parade in Kilkeel.<\/p>\n Some 1,700 participants will be marching, including 15 bands, with 3,000 spectators expected to line the streets.<\/p>\n The day begins with Kilkeel lodges assembling at Kilkeel Orange Hall at 11am before stepping off on a 1.5-mile route to Leestone Road on the outskirts of the town.<\/p>\n There, they will join with the rest of the Mourne District for the return parade into Kilkeel, which will conclude at Queen Elizabeth II Park on Manse Road.<\/p>\n The homeward parade will commence at 4pm.<\/p>\n The Annalong lodges will return to their village, while the Kilkeel lodges will march through the town, dispersing at Kilkeel Orange Hall.<\/p>\n \u25cf LISBURN<\/p>\n This year, the City of Lisburn plays host to the 335th Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne on Saturday, 12th July 2025, organised on behalf of the South Antrim Combine by Lisburn District LOL No. 6.<\/p>\n The celebration promises to be a major cultural and historical event, with over 2,000 members of the Orange Institution\u2014including Orangemen, women, and Juniors\u2014 with 65 lodges joining forces with up to 25 marching bands.<\/p>\n The main parade will begin at 11:30am from the assembly field at Wallace Park and proceed to QEII \/ Ballymacoss Playing Fields (The Brambles).<\/p>\n The parade route is as follows, Wallace Park (Magheralave Road), Railway Street,<\/p>\n Market Square (through the ceremonial arch), Market Street, Smithfield Street, Hillsborough Road, Governors Road, Longstone Street (Chapel Hill Roundabout), Thiepval Road, Prince William Road, Knockmore Road finishing at QEII \/ Ballymacoss Playing Fields, where the procession is expected to arrive at around 1:00pm.<\/p>\n Formal proceedings will commence at approximately 1:45pm and will include a short religious service by Wor. Bro. Rev. Stephen Kilpatrick.<\/p>\n The return parade is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm, following the route of Knockmore Road, Ballinderry Road, Longstone, Chapel Hill and North Circular Road Members of the public are advised to plan ahead for parking.<\/p>\n The Twelfth celebrations in Coleraine. Picture: Andrew McCarroll\/ Pacemaker Press<\/p>\n Co Fermanagh<\/p>\n \u25cf KESH<\/p>\n Out in the west, the village of Kesh will host a parade rich in pageantry and tradition.<\/p>\n The parade assembles on Enniskillen Road at noon, before moving along Main Street and Ederney Road and finishing at Valley Park.<\/p>\n Over 70 bands and 90 lodges from Fermanagh and the neighbouring border counties will take part.<\/p>\n Music for the religious service will be led by Lisnaskea Silver Band.<\/p>\n The platform party will include the Orange Order\u2019s Grand Master, Edward Stevenson \u2013 making his first Twelfth visit to Fermanagh.<\/p>\n The Twelfth celebrations in Coleraine. Picture: Andrew McCarroll\/ Pacemaker Press<\/p>\n Co Londonderry<\/p>\n \u25cf COLERAINE<\/p>\n Lodges from north Londonderry, City of Londonderry and East Donegal will gather in Coleraine.<\/p>\n The parade begins at 11.15am and will be broadcast on GB News, making its way to the demonstration field behind Coleraine Leisure Centre.<\/p>\n Platform proceedings begin at 2.15pm with James Evans, County Grand Master as main speaker.<\/p>\n The return parade starts at 3.30pm.<\/p>\n \u25cf MAGHERA<\/p>\n Eight districts comprised of over 50 local lodges and their bands will be on parade in the south Londonderry Twelfth.<\/p>\n The assembly point will be at the junction of Station Road and Crew Road.<\/p>\n Starting at noon, the parade will move along Station Road, Grove Terrace, O\u2019Hara Road, Coleraine Road, Main Street, Church Street to Mullagh Road and the demonstration field.<\/p>\n The return parade will begin at 3.30pm, taking in Mullagh Road, Church Street, Main Street where the procession will split.<\/p>\n The Twelfth celebrations in Coleraine. Picture: Andrew McCarroll\/ Pacemaker Press<\/p>\n Co Tyrone<\/p>\n \u25cf AUGHER<\/p>\n The village hosts the Clogher Valley Twelfth for the first time in six years.<\/p>\n Bands and lodges will assemble from 12.15pm at the field on Favour Royal Road, before the parade moves through Augher, turning left and arriving at the demonstration field around 1pm.<\/p>\n Platform proceedings begin at 2.15pm and will feature a religious service, with musical performances by Glenageeragh Pipe Band and the award-winning Murley Silver Band.<\/p>\n The return parade will retrace the same route, departing at 4.15pm and concluding at Favour Royal Road.<\/p>\n \u25cf COAGH<\/p>\n One of Tyrone\u2019s smaller villages is hosting the biggest Orange celebration in the county.<\/p>\n The main parade will commence at 12.30pm from Ruskey Road on the outskirts of the village before making its way along Tamlaght Hill, Coagh Bridge and Main Street to the demonstration field on the Drumconvis Road.<\/p>\n What makes Coagh unique is that the parade actually crosses a county line \u2013 beginning in Co Londonderry before crossing into Tyrone as it passes over the bridge.<\/p>\n Around 70 lodges and 50 bands will take part.<\/p>\n Platform proceedings will begin at 2.30pm in the demonstration field where the religious service will be led by Rev Tom Greer.<\/p>\n The return parade will start at 3.45pm, finishing up at Cookstown Road.<\/p>\n \u25cf SIXMILECROSS<\/p>\n Around 60 lodges and bands will be on parade at the North and West Tyrone demonstration.<\/p>\n The assembly point is at the field located off Cooley Road – directly opposite Kerr Villas – with the demonstration field on the Tirooney Road.<\/p>\n The parade will commence at 12.30pm, moving along the 1.5 mile route.<\/p>\n The return parade will start at 4pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This year Dundonald will host a Twelfth demonstration for the first time in more than 50 years, as…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":255937,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5011],"tags":[8819,1144,6413,94225,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-255936","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-northern-ireland","8":"tag-amy-cochrane","9":"tag-northern-ireland","10":"tag-orange-order","11":"tag-the-twelfth","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114834136848686464","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/255936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=255936"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/255936\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/255937"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=255936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=255936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=255936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Listen](\"https:\/\/www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk\/editorial\/web\/podcasts\/listenonapple.svg\")
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