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.

13. July 13

Spectators waiting paitently for Saturday's RBP Thirteenth parade. PT28-313. Photo: Tony Hendron

14. July 13

Waiting with excitement for the Thirteenth parade in Portadown town centre are Emery Foster (4) and little sister, Fallon (2). PT28-315. Photo: Tony Hendron

15. July 13

RBP WDM Raymond Walker lays a wreath at the War Memorial during the annual Thirteenth parade. PT28-318. Photo: Tony Hendron

16. July 13

RBP District officers pause at the War Memorial on Saturday morning. PT28-317. Photo: Tony Hendron

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