73 great photos as Portadown Royal Black Institution members and bands parade on July 13

There was a big turnout for Portadown Royal Black District Chapter No 5’s annual parade around the town on Saturday morning ahead of the July 13 celebrations in Scarva.

The parade stopped at the war memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony before participants headed for the demonstration and Sham Fight.

Photographer Tony Hendron took these pictures of many of those who were part of the Portadown parade.

9. July 13

Looking smart at the RBP Thirteenth parade are Sir Knights from left, Kenny Montgomery, Alastair Cardwell and Keith Houston. PT28-310. Photo: Tony Hendron

10. July 13

Derrylee Flute Band standard bearers pictured before taking part in the RBP Thirteenth parade on Saturday morning. PT28-209. Photo: Tony Hendron

11. July 13

Some of the hundreds of spectatorss who attended the RBP Thirteenth parade in Portadown town centre on Saturday morning. PT28-312. Photo: Tony Hendron

12. July 13

Spectators await the beginning of the annual Thirteenth morning parade. PT28-311. Photo: Tony Hendron

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