Lurgan and Markethill big band parades expected to attract large crowds
Big turnouts are expected at two band parades taking place in Lurgan and Markethill this weekend.
On Friday evening, Upper Bann Fusiliers Flute Band members are holding their annual parade in Lurgan.
Highlighting that the weather forecast for the evening looks favourable, a spokesperson for the band commented on social media: “Looking forward to seeing the town well packed out with spectators for some of the best bands in the country.
"Shake off the miserable rainy winter / spring and join us in Lurgan this Friday night for some good weather and upwards of 40 bands.”
The parade will begin at 7pm and take the following route:
- Shaerf Drive
- Queens Walk
- Logan Drive
- Foster Place
- Queen Street
- High Street
- Market Street, turning round the back of the War Memorial
- Union Street
Police have advised there will be some traffic disruption in Lurgan town centre due to the parade. They said diversions will be in place and traffic is expected to return to normal by 10pm.
Another big crowd of visiting bands and spectators is expected to come out on Saturday evening for Markethill Protestant Boys Flute Band’s annual parade.
“It's shaping up to be a great night with a wide variety of bands and hopefully the weather will play ball for us,” a spokesperson said.
"As always we will be starting the evening by parading the town at 7pm including an act of remembrance at the War Memorial with the first bands to start on our return.”
The parade will take the following route:
- Masonic Hall
- Main Street Markethill
- Fairgreen Road
- Newry Street, turning at Forest View
- Main Street
- Masonic Hall