All the details for the Twelfth

Around 100 lodges and 80 bands are expected to take part in the Twelfth at Laurencetown on Monday.

Eight districts will be on parade - Bann Valley, Lower Iveagh, Rathfriland, Banbridge, Lower Iveagh West, Loughbrickland, Gilford and Newry.

This will be a massive parade and upwards of 20,000 people are expected to enjoy the largest demonstration in Co Down.

Lambeg drums and a variety of genres of music, with many high calibre bands stepping out, will add to the carnival atmosphere.

The parade will set off from the assembly field on the Huntly Road at noon and proceed via the Lurgan Road to the demonstration field on the Gilford Road, near Laurencetown Orange hall.

A religious service will be held at 2.30pm, led by Rev Hugh Ross, chaplain of host district Bann Valley.

The main address will be delivered by Grand Secretary of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Drew Nelson, who is attending his local Twelfth.

The return parade is due at 3.45pm.

People in the Banbridge area may also be interested in attending the flagship County Armagh demonstration which is taking place in the village of Bessbrook.

A total of 11 District Lodges will be on parade, with a total of 154 private lodges and almost 5,000 brethren. Ladies from the Women’s Institution will be stepping out, along with several Junior lodges. County Armagh Grand Orange Lodge has had a significant increase in membership over the past year and many brethren will be on parade for the first time. The Armagh demonstration usually attracts upwards of 15,000 spectators, including many from across the border.

Attending will be Grand Master Edward Stevenson.