Markethill band parade to attract thousands as Mullabrack Accordion celebrates 40 years
More than 35 bands are expected at a parade in Markethill on Friday evening (May 26) as hosts Mullabrack Accordion celebrate their 40th anniversary year.
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A spokesperson for Mullabrack Accordion Band said members would love to see a good turnout of bands and spectators to help them celebrate the special milestone.
When does the parade start and what route will it take?
The parade begins at 7.30pm and takes the following route:
- Main Street
- Castleview Road
- Fairgreen Road
- Newry Street
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Main Street
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Castleview Road / Masonic Hall
Which bands are taking part?
According to the Parades Commission, the following bands are expected to join the parade.
- Mullabrack Accordion Band
- Tullyhappy Accordion Band
- Belleek Accordion Band
- Markethill Protestant Boys
- Kilcluney Volunteers
- Enagh Accordion Band
- John Hunter Accordion Band
- Cormeen Flute Band
- Knockanin Accordion Band
- Drumderg Flute Band
- Synotts True Blues
- Ardarragh Accordion Band
- Mavemacullen Accordion Band
- Ballytyrone Accordian Band
- Corkley Pipe Band
- Armagh True Blues Flute Band
- Pride of the Birches Accordion Band
- Allistragh Flute Band
- Pride of Ballinran Flute Band
- Ballyrea Boyne Defenders
- Carnagh Accordion Band
- Hamiltonsbawn Silver Band
- Tyrones Ditches Pipe Band
- Tullyvallen Silver Band
- Bessbrook True Blues Flute Band
- Aughnagurgan Accordion Band
- Portadown Defenders Flute Band
- Upper Bann Fusiliers Flute Band
- Downshire Guiding Star Flute Band
- Moneyslane Melody Flute Band
- Derryfubble Accordion Band
- Drumbanagher Accordion Band
- Aghvilly Accordion Band
- Loyal Sons Benagh Flute Band
- Hillhaven Flute Band
- Corbet Accordion Band
- Ballymacall True Blues Flute Band
- South Down Defenders Flute
- Mullabrack Accordion Band
- Donaghmore Accordion Band
- Knockloughrim Accordian Band
- Monaghan Fife & Drum Band