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.

Taking part in Saturday's parade.

21. Portadown Mini Twelfth

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

Pride of the Birches Accordion Band members step out through Portadown.

22. Portadown Mini Twelfth

Pride of the Birches Accordion Band members step out through Portadown. Photo: MP Doran

Well turned out for Saturday night's parade.

23. Portadown Mini Twelfth

Well turned out for Saturday night's parade. Photo: MP Doran

Portadown’s Mini Twelfth attracted bands from across Northern Ireland.

24. Portadown Mini Twelfth

Portadown’s Mini Twelfth attracted bands from across Northern Ireland. Photo: MP Doran