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.

This young drum major commands the band back in to the town centre.

25. Portadown Mini Twelfth

This young drum major commands the band back in to the town centre. Photo: MP Doran

Standard bearers make their job look easy on Saturday night.

26. Portadown Mini Twelfth

Standard bearers make their job look easy on Saturday night. Photo: MP Doran

Enjoying being part of Saturday night's parade.

27. Portadown Mini Twelfth

Enjoying being part of Saturday night's parade. Photo: MP Doran

There was a large turnout in Portadown for the annual Mini Twelfth on Saturday night despite the poor weather.

28. Portadown Mini Twelfth

There was a large turnout in Portadown for the annual Mini Twelfth on Saturday night despite the poor weather. Photo: MP Doran