All smiles despite the rain at Portadown's Mini Twelfth.

placeholder image — All smiles despite the rain at Portadown's Mini Twelfth.

In pictures: Portadown Mini Twelfth draws the crowds despite poor weather

By Valerie Martin

Published 15th Jun 2025, 12:08 GMT

Large crowds turned out despite poor weather on Saturday evening for the annual Portadown Mini Twelfth.

Portadown District LOL No 1 said the event is “always a good start to our 12th July preparations”.

The organisers said it was “great to welcome an array of many of the country’s finest bands to parade around our town”.

Photographer MP Doran was there to cover the event.

Young parade participants do their best to keep dry during the rain.

5. Portadown Mini Twelfth

Young parade participants do their best to keep dry during the rain. Photo: MP Doran

Suitably prepared for the poor weather.

6. Portadown Mini Twelfth

Suitably prepared for the poor weather. Photo: MP Doran

These accordion players are well dressed for the inclement weather during the Mini Twelfth parade in Portadown.

7. Portadown Mini Twelfth

These accordion players are well dressed for the inclement weather during the Mini Twelfth parade in Portadown. Photo: MP Doran

Taking time to say hello to a familiar face during the Mini Twelfth parade in Portadown.

8. Portadown Mini Twelfth

Taking time to say hello to a familiar face during the Mini Twelfth parade in Portadown. Photo: MP Doran