Huge crowd expected for Carrickfergus Pageant
MORE than 10,000 people are expected in Carrickfergus on Saturday (June 14) for the annual pageant – one of the most colourful and eagerly awaited dates on the Orange summer calendar.
The parade will begin at Woodburn Orange Hall at midday and then make its way to the harbour, where King William (Robert Flack) will land at about 1pm.
The re-enactment is the highlight of the day and will take place at the same location William landed there, on the same date in 1690.
King William and his colour party will be rowed ashore and will meet local councillors and other dignitaries. He will then make his way to Carrickfergus Castle where he will meet up with his dragoons.
He will get on his horse at this point and lead the parade through the town to Marine Gardens.
There will be a sword and musket display at Marine Gardens and visitors will be able to enjoy many other attractions as well, including a coin minter. Scottish dancers will also put on a display.
The organisers are hoping for a very successful day.
"The Carrickfergus Pageant brings huge crowds into the town for the day," an Orange Order spokesman said.
"It is a wonderfully colourful event and everyone really gets into the mood. It is a marvellous sight to see the re-enactment of William's landing at the exact spot where it took place all those years ago."
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