Pictured before Sunday's annual youth parade in Portadown are brothers Noah (6) and Isaac Mcateer (5) who are members of St Marks Beavers and Squirrels. PT23-237.Pictured before Sunday's annual youth parade in Portadown are brothers Noah (6) and Isaac Mcateer (5) who are members of St Marks Beavers and Squirrels. PT23-237.
Pictured before Sunday's annual youth parade in Portadown are brothers Noah (6) and Isaac Mcateer (5) who are members of St Marks Beavers and Squirrels. PT23-237.

67 of the best pictures as Portadown's town centre is packed for the first Youth Parade since the Covid-19 pandemic

The streets of Portadown were packed on Sunday as more than 2,000 young people took part in Youth Parade (formerly the Commonwealth Parade).

Among those taking part in the event were a number of uniformed youth organisations including the Scouts, Girl Guides, Boys Brigade, Girls Brigade, Girls Friendly Society, Church Lads and Church Girls, Army Cadets, Air Cadets and Penguins.

Supporting the young participants were thousands of spectators including mums, dads, grandparents and great grandparents.

The sunny weather ensured a great turnout as the various sections headed for St Mark's, Thomas Street Methodist and Edenderry Presbyterian Churches for a religious service before taking to the road again for the return parade.

Photographer Tony Hendron was there to capture the atmosphere of the day.

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