A total of 40 bands took part – including silver, pipe, flute and accordion outfits – and all six counties were represented with many visiting for the first time.
This was the Pride of the Birches' 78th anniversary, and the host band was pleased to have many new members on parade.
Momentum is building as the band makes final preparations to travel to Toronto, for the Ontario Twelfth celebrations, which is being held on Saturday, July 20. A total of 29 members are travelling for a week-long trip, which includes a visit to Niagara Falls.
The band is also looking forward to visiting a ranch of a former Co Armagh Orangeman and holding a concert for the residents of the town of Brooklin. They are also playing on July 19 at a concert for the Toronto Rangers Supporters Club.
The band would to thank everyone who supported them at the parade, and over the years.
17. Annual parade
Looking happy at the Pride Of The Birches Accordion Band annual parade are from left, Jill Wharton, Eileen Livingston, Alannah Dawson and Delia Dawson. PT25-222. Photo: Tony Hendron
18. Annual parade
Samantha Milligan, centre, pictured with Hillhaven Flute Band, Rebekah Gibson, left, and Lucy O'Neill. PT25-223. Photo: Tony Hendron
19. Annual parade
Portadown Defenders Flute Band members, Craig Beattie, Nathan Blair, Joel Robertson and Matthew Johnston pictured at the Pride Of The Birches Accordion Band parade. PT5-224. Photo: Tony Hendron
20. Annual parade
The Pride of the Birches Accordion Band pictured before their annual parade on Wednesday night. A group of 29 band members are off to Canada in July for the 12th parade in Toronto. PT25-205. Photo: Tony Hendron