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

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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.

Taking part in Saturday night's parade.

9. Portadown Mini Twelfth

Taking part in Saturday night's parade. Photo: MP Doran

All smiles for the bands on Saturday night.

10. Portadown Mini Twelfth

All smiles for the bands on Saturday night. Photo: MP Doran

The parade gets ready to move off around the town.

11. Portadown Mini Twelfth

The parade gets ready to move off around the town. Photo: MP Doran

Keeping in good tune for the Mini Twelfth in Portadown.

12. Portadown Mini Twelfth

Keeping in good tune for the Mini Twelfth in Portadown. Photo: MP Doran