{"id":794754,"date":"2026-02-28T12:50:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/794754\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T12:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:50:23","slug":"potential-traffic-disruption-in-belfast-due-to-planned-parade-on-saturday-the-irish-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/794754\/","title":{"rendered":"Potential traffic disruption in Belfast due to planned parade on Saturday \u2013 The Irish News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The PSNI have advised of potential traffic disruption in east Belfast and Belfast city centre on Saturday due to a planned parade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Around 800 people are expected to take participate in the Ulster Defenders of the Realm LOL 710 parade, in which four bands are taking part.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The outward parade is expected to leave at 10.20am and will follow the route of Pottinger Street, Beersbridge Road, Templemore Avenue, Epworth Street, Lord Street, Thorndyke Street and Templemore Avenue, before progressing on to the Newtownards Road, Bridge End, Ann Street, Victoria Street, High Street, Castle Place and Royal Avenue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">It will stop on Royal Avenue at 11.30am.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishnews.com\/news\/northern-ireland\/a-message-to-unionism-from-one-of-its-giants-get-ready-for-irish-unity-44U2WVCUWRCBZFL63XN6FUXFLY\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"A message to unionism from one of its giants: get ready for Irish unity\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NUNQSX7VVNGJRCKUT3XVYDC2GA.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\/><\/a><a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishnews.com\/news\/northern-ireland\/security-at-derelict-home-of-woman-who-penned-famous-hymns-leaves-taxpayers-with-80000-bill-YE2X6PJMEJB7LAVC4HMDZE4PSY\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"Security at derelict home of woman who penned famous hymns leaves taxpayers with &#xA3;80,000 bill\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/XOXQPBIBQVC5ZGDWYCDNWVI6NY.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The return parade is expected to leave Royal Avenue at midday and will follow the route of Royal Avenue, Castle Place, High Street, Victoria Street, Queens Square, Donegall Quay, QE2 Bridge, Middlepath Street, Newtownards Road, Templemore Avenue, Beersbridge Road and Pottinger Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The event is expected to finish at approximately 12.40pm at the junction of Pottinger Street.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">PSNI officers will be present to manage traffic and public safety throughout the parade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">To avoid potential delays, it is advised to seek an alternative route for journeys where possible during these times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The PSNI have advised of potential traffic disruption in east Belfast and Belfast city centre on Saturday 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