Bands from across the country joined Orangemen and women for the event, which saw the parade make its way through the city centre, pausing at the war memorial in Castle Street where wreaths were laid in memory of those who gave it all during the Battle of the Somme.
The parade then continued to Market Square where the ribbon was cut to mark the opening of the arch for the Twelfth of July celebrations.
Local brethren were joined by County Master, Rt Wor Bro Maurice Kirkwood, with Wor Bro Jackie Walker from Lisburn Temperance L.O.L. 152 cutting the ribbon.
This year Ulster Defence Volunteers L.O.L. 1981 led the procession to mark their 50th anniversary, accompanied by Lisburn Fusiliers Flute Band.
5. Arch is officially opened in Lisburn city centre
Crowds line the streets as Orangemen and women, together with bands, parade through the city centre for the opening of the arch Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbpotographyni
6. Arch is officially opened in Lisburn city centre
Crowds line the streets as Orangemen and women, together with bands, parade through the city centre for the opening of the arch Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbpotographyni
7. Arch is officially opened in Lisburn city centre
Crowds line the streets as Orangemen and women, together with bands, parade through the city centre for the opening of the arch Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbpotographyni
8. Arch is officially opened in Lisburn city centre
Crowds line the streets as Orangemen and women, together with bands, parade through the city centre for the opening of the arch Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbpotographyni