Before the main parade, Pond Park LOL 722 presented Long Service Jewels and laid a wreath at the war memorial in Lisburn City Centre.]Wreaths were also laid by District Master Bro Paul Graham and other Lodge Representatives.
Flo Haslem cut the ribbon to officially open The Arch in the city centre for 2023.
5. The opening of the Arch and Lisburn District Somme Commemoration
Ardarragh Accordion Band. Pic credit: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni
6. The opening of the Arch and Lisburn District Somme Commemoration
A competitor at this years World Drum Major Championships in Las Vegas, Grace Thompson, with Lisburn Young Defenders. Pic credit: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni
7. The opening of the Arch and Lisburn District Somme Commemoration
The Worshipful Master of LOL722 laid a wreath at the war memorial in Lisburn, Pic credit: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni
8. The opening of the Arch and Lisburn District Somme Commemoration
Pond Park LOL722. Pic credit: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni