Thousands march in Portadown in support of Drumcree parade campaign
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 24 Oct, 22:02 · Archive
Thousands gathered in Portadown on Saturday for a parade and rally supporting the Orange Order's campaign to complete their blocked Drumcree march.
Thousands gathered in Portadown on Saturday evening for a parade and rally in support of the Portadown Orange Order's campaign to complete their Drumcree march. Storm Boelo did not deter attendance at the event. The parade involved 26 bands and followed a route along Watson Street, Bridge Street, High Street, Market Street, Church Street, Mandeville Street and West Street, before concluding at Town Plaza for a rally.
The Drumcree parade was halted following a two-week standoff, with Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant making the decision to block it. An ongoing judicial review is examining that decision. The Portadown District LOL 1 Orange Order had been prevented from proceeding down the Garvaghy Road.
Among those in attendance were DUP MP Carla Lockhart, TUV leader Jim Allister, and Jamie Bryson, who has served as legal advisor to the Portadown District LOL 1. The crowd called for the First Minister to resign, according to reports.
How it is being reported
- Thousands attend parade and rally in support of Orange Order campaign to complete Drumcree march - in picturesStorm Boelo did not deter supporters in Portadown on Saturday nightBelfast Live · 24 Oct, 21:44
- Storm Boelo fails to put a dampener on determined Portadown paradeScroll down to read our live coverage of the Drumcree disputeBelfast Telegraph · 24 Oct, 19:00
- Crowd shouts ‘First Minister must go’: Portadown parade underway as 26 bands take part in town centre march and speeches underwayScroll down to read our live coverage of the Drumcree disputeBelfast Telegraph · 24 Oct, 19:00
- Portadown parade underway as 26 bands take part in town centre marchScroll down to read our live coverage of the Drumcree disputeBelfast Telegraph · 24 Oct, 19:00
In this story: Portadown · Drumcree · Portadown Orange Order · Sir Chris Bryant · Carla Lockhart · Jim Allister · Jamie Bryson
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