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The parade makes its way to the police barricade where it is stopped from continuing

Drumcree Sunday parade: Orange Order marks 25 years since Garvaghy Road ban - 15 images

By Roderick McMurray
Published 9th Jul 2023, 15:22 GMT
Updated 9th Jul 2023, 15:32 GMT

A larger than normal parade to mark the 25th year since Portadown Orangemen were banned from walking the Garvaghy Road took place today.

After the traditional Drumcree church service, Orangemen walked as far as police lines and held a short protest. A spokesman for the Orange Order said the Sunday protests would continue until the route was restored.

Pictures by Pacemaker and Press Eye.

The scene at Drumcree church this morning

5. Drumcree Sunday 2023

The scene at Drumcree church this morning Photo:

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Orangemen and their bands are stopped at police lines

6. Drumcree Sunday 2023

Orangemen and their bands are stopped at police lines Photo:

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A light-hearted moment as a group of band members enjoy a laugh at Drumcree

7. Drumcree Sunday 2023

A light-hearted moment as a group of band members enjoy a laugh at Drumcree Photo:

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The parade makes its way to the police barricade where it is stopped from continuing

8. Drumcree Sunday 2023

The parade makes its way to the police barricade where it is stopped from continuing Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

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