The parade formed up outside the Royal British Legion in Thomas Street, where sprigs of shamrock were presented to the veterans on parade.
A short service was held, after which the parade made its way through the town accompanied by St Mark’s Band.
The Lord Mayor, Alderman Margaret Tinsley and a military VIP took the salute before the parade 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, including music, Irish dancing and piping in the Legion function rooms.
Photographer Tony Hendron captured some of the atmosphere of this popular annual occasion.
The Lord Mayor, Alderman Margaret Tinsley and a military VIP took the salute before the parade returned back to Thomas Street.
![Local Army Cadets taking part in the annual Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade. PT12-211.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjFmZThjZjBkLTRjN2YtNDU5Zi1hNGIxLTdiMzZjNDVhNGYyNzo1NTk5YzA2Ny1hODU3LTQ5NzgtOTIzZS04N2Q0OTQ5YTExMGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
13. Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade
Local Army Cadets taking part in the annual Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade. PT12-211. Photo: Tony Hendron
![Ready for the RBL St Patrick's Day parade to begin are from left, Bella McDonald, Adam Forde, Darcey Creaney, Caroline McDonald and Julie Forde. PT12-201.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjhmNDI0NjNiLTI0NzMtNGEwNS05OGU5LTZhYzljNjRlNGM5ZTowMjQ5MmY4Zi1hMzhlLTQzNTYtODMwMy03NDQ3MDhhMzYwZTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
14. Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade
Ready for the RBL St Patrick's Day parade to begin are from left, Bella McDonald, Adam Forde, Darcey Creaney, Caroline McDonald and Julie Forde. PT12-201. Photo: TONY HENDRON
![Army Cadets on parade during the Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade on Saturday. PT12-212.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjExNmI2NTcyLTU0NTMtNGNjZS04NDU2LTlkM2JhY2VhNjMxYjozYWE4YzM0OS1kYWZlLTRlNjMtOTBjYS01YmZiNTg5MmEyODQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
15. Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade
Army Cadets on parade during the Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade on Saturday. PT12-212. Photo: Tony Hendron
![ABC councillors wait for the parade to arrive at the reviewing stand. PT12-213.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjc5ZWY3ZmZjLWQwZGEtNDA4Yy1hZmEzLWFiZThiN2Q4M2M2YTowYzdmZWQ5NC1mM2YwLTQwZmYtOGQzZC1kMTFhODEyMTUwMWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
16. Portadown RBL St Patrick's Day parade
ABC councillors wait for the parade to arrive at the reviewing stand. PT12-213. Photo: Tony Hendron