As July 12 fell on a Sunday this year, the traditional July 13 celebrations in Scarva were held on Tuesday.
The Scarva-based preceptory, Sir Knight Alfred Buller Memorial RBP 1000, had the honour of leading the parade, accompanied by Waringsford Pipe Band.
More than 70 marching bands - comprising pipes, accordions, flutes, and silver - accompanied around 4,000 members of the Institution in the procession preceding the Sham Fight.
The day of music, pageantry and culture attracts visitors from all over Northern Ireland and beyond and this year’s they were blessed with glorious sunshine as they gathered to watch the huge parade and the re-enactment of the historical battle between King William III and King James II.
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Sir Knights, Philip Hatton, left, and Ian Beck from RBP 131, Banbridge District pictured at Scarva. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Waiting for the parade in Scarva are ABC Councillor Mark Baxter and his wife Joanna. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Enjoying the atmosphere at Scarva are from left, Katie Dunwoody, Evie Ross, Faith Guiney, Abigail Ross and Grace Steenson. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Looking colourful at Scarva are Yvonne McDonnell and her nephew Timothy Cordner, both from Lisburn. Photo: TONY HENDRON