Benvarden Flute Band annual parade in Bushmills expected to attract thousands

Members of Benvarden Flute Band are hoping for a good turnout of spectators and visiting outfits for their annual parade.

According to the Parades Commission, as many as 45 bands may be taking part in the event.

A spokesperson for the host band said: “We are pleased to announce that our annual parade in Bushmills on March 30 will be led by the fantastic Dunaghy Flute Band. Sure to be a great night.”

What time does the parade start and which route will it take?

The parade begins at 8pm at Castlecatt Road and will follow this route:

• Primrose Hill
• Hazeldene
• Esdale
• Castlecatt Road
• Huey Crescent
• Castlecatt Road
• Upper Main Street
• Bridge Street
• Priestland Road
• Dunluce Road
• Lower Main Street
• Woodvale Park
• Lower Main Street
• Upper Main Street
• Castlecatt Road

Which bands are taking part?

According to the Parades Commission, the following bands may be joining the parade:

• Giants Causeway Flute Band
• Star & Crown Flute Band
• Westbann Protestant Boys Flute Band
• Randalstown Sons of Ulster Flute Band
• Pride Of The Park Flute Band
• Silver Plains
• Glendermott Valley Flute Band
• Ballymoughan Purple Guards Flute Band
• Dunamoney Flute Band
• Rathcoole Protestant Boys Flute Band
• Pomeroy True Blues Flute Band
• Ladyhill Flute Band
• Castlederg Young Loyalists Flute Band
• Burntollet Sons of Ulster Flute Band
• Edenmore Flute Band
• Star of the Roe Flute Band
• Movenis Flute Band
• Moneydig Young Conquerors Flute Band
• Ballynarrig Flute Band
• Boveedy Flute Band
• Crown Defenders Flute Band
• Steeple Veterans Flute Band
• Drumaheagles Flute Band
• Tullaghans Flute Band
• Dunaghy Flute Band
• Vow Accordion Band
• Portrush Sons of Ulster Flute Band
• Constable Anderson Flute Band
• Ballymaconnelly Flute Band
• Freeman Memorial Flute Band
• UPB Flute Band
• Pride Of The Bann
• Coleraine Fife & Drum Flute Band
• Ballyquinn Flute Band