Upwards of 50 lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan, as well as visiting Orangemen from Northern Ireland and further afield, took part in the parade, which began close to St. John’s Parish Church at 12.30pm.
The parade made its way along country roads lined with supporters, to the demonstration field on the edge of the shoreline.
Platform proceedings and a religious service followed during the afternoon, with the return parade scheduled to commence at 4.45pm.
The service was conducted by Canon Rev. Brian Russell, Rector of Drumholm Parish and a collection was taken up in aid of Orange charities.
Various food and souvenir stalls were also located in the demonstration field as people of all ages soaked up the atmosphere.
The parade took place just two days before the demonstrations in Northern Ireland.
1. ROSSNOWLAGH PARADE
Thousands gathered for the annual Orange Order parade in Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
2. ROSSNOWLAGH PARADE
Bro. Robin Forbes, LOL 209 Perth with Bro. John Lindsay, LOL 1689 Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
3. ROSSNOWLAGH PARADE
Sister Rachel Hawkes, WLOL 44 enjoying the beech with Oscar Barritt Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
4. ROSSNOWLAGH PARADE
Eva McDonnell, Lisburn, dressed for the Rossnowlagh Twelfth Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye