Thousands attended an Orange Order parade in Banbridge on Thursday evening to mark the King’s Coronation, with 12 districts and 15 bands taking part. Images by Colm Lenaghan/PacemakerThousands attended an Orange Order parade in Banbridge on Thursday evening to mark the King’s Coronation, with 12 districts and 15 bands taking part. Images by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker
Thousands attended an Orange Order parade in Banbridge on Thursday evening to mark the King’s Coronation, with 12 districts and 15 bands taking part. Images by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Orange Order banner parade in Banbridge to mark King's coronation - 15 fantastic images

Thousands of Orange Order members, bands, schoolchildren and spectators enjoyed a huge banner parade in Banbridge on Thursday evening to mark the King's coronation.

A total of 12 districts were represented, joined by 15 bands. The parade set off from Banbridge Rugby Club at 7.30pm before returning to the same venue for a fireworks display.

Huge crowds lined the main street, enjoying the music and the large procession of Orange Order banners.