Around 60 bands were on parade, with an estimated 4,000 participants in the procession, as it made its way through the Co Armagh village, home to the headquarters of the Royal Black Institution.
Speaking at the demonstration, the head of the institution called for Northern Ireland citizens to be freed “from the tyranny of persecution” being exercised by the European Union.
In his reference to the Northern Ireland Protocol, Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson said the institution’s constitutional resolution called for the removal of the “continuing controls being exercised over citizens in Northern Ireland”, and for the restoration of “full equal citizenship of the United Kingdom to all its citizens as set out in the Act of Union”.
53. Last Saturday in Loughgall
Officers of the Primatial Chapter No, 4, Armagh leading the way during the RBP Last Saturday parade in Loughgall. TH29. Photo: Tony Hendron
54. Last Saturday in Loughgall
Tassagh Silver Band which accompanied the lodges from the Primatial Chapter No. 4 at the RBP Last Saturday parade in Loughgall. TH30. Photo: Tony Hendron
55. Last Saturday in Loughgall
Tamnamore Flute Band members pictured at the field durin the RBP Last Saturday parade in Loughgall including from left, Jayden Harrison, Ryan Mein and Harvey Bentley. TH17. Photo: Tony Hendron
56. Last Saturday in Loughgall
On the march at the RBP Last Saturday parade in Loughgall. TH31. Photo: Tony Hendron