More than 2,000 Sir Knights and a number of bands paraded through the village of Loughgall in Co Armagh today (Saturday, April 2) before the Main Street building was declared open by Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson.
An exhibition focusing on the lives of past leaders formed part of the event, including the unveiling of a bust of Sir Norman Stronge, a former Sovereign Grand Master and Somme hero, who was murdered by the IRA in 1981.
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The parade took place before the new headquarters was officially opened. Picture: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
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Taking part in the parade. Picture: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
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Gathered for the historic event in Loughgall. Picture: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.
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One of the bands that took part in the parade through Loughgall. Picture:: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.