Accompanied by St Mark’s Band, the parade made its way through the town via Market Street, Mandeville Street, West Street and High Street, where the Lord Mayor took the salute before it returned back to Thomas Street.
Afterwards those who were on parade received a traditional shot of rum and enjoyed an afternoon of celebration with traditional St Patrick’s Day food and entertainment in the Legion function rooms.
. Shamrocks at the ready
Two young members of the Army Cadet Corps, David Leeman, left, and Jake Kelly with the shamrock sprigs which were presented to members of Portadown RBL and Cadets on Saturday. PT12-215. Photo: Tony Hendron
. Symbolic shamrock
Army Cadet Corps members are presented with shamrock by Lt Col Cyril Stevenson. PT12-221. Photo: Tony Hendron
. Memorable day
Lt Col Cyril Stevenson speaks with Portadown RBL members before the parade on Saturday. PT12-220. Photo: Tony Hendron
. Stepping out
Army Cadets taking part in Saturday's St Patrick's Day parade. PT12-233. Photo: Tony Hendron
. Eyes right
Army Cadets make the salute as they pass the dias in the Portadown town centre. PT12-234. Photo: Tony Hendron
. On parade
RBL members who took part in the annual St Patrick's Day parade in Portadown. PT12-224. Photo: Tony Hendron
. Bikes on parade
Members of the NI RBL Motorcycle Branch and Armed Forces Bikers bring up the rear of Saturday's St Patrick's Day parade. PT12-229. Photo: Tony Hendron
. Special guests
Local public representatives await the parade in the town centre. PT12-230. Photo: Tony Hendron
1. Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade
Eyes right...Veterans pass the reviewing stand during the Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade on Saturday afternoon. PT12-215. Photo: Tony Hendron
2. Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade
Some of the Army Cadets who took part in the Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade. PT12-216. Photo: Tony Hendron
3. Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade
The rain didn't deter veterans taking part in the annual Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade on Saturday afternoon including Ulster Unionist Party leader, Capt. Doug Beattie, MC. PT12-217. Photo: Tony Hendron
4. Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade
Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley presents sprigs of shamrock to local Army Cadets before the RBL St Patrick's Day parade on Saturday. PT12-204. Photo: Tony Hendron