Police are advising the public to expect significant traffic disruption and delays in Scarva from around 8.30am on Monday July 14, due to parades and the annual ‘Sham Fight’ taking place.
Ninety bands with almost 10,000 participants are expected to parade through the village, with more than100,000 supporters anticipated.
The parade will gather at 10.45am the Assembly Field on Gilford Road and then travel along the Main Street to Scarva Demense.
The return route will leave Scarva Demense at 3.15pm.
Diversions will be in place from 8.30am for public safety and roads will reopen at approximately 7.30pm. If deemed safe, roads may reopen sooner however members of the public should adhere to any instruction given by police regarding road closures and diversions on the day.
For anyone not attending the parades, it is advised to avoid the area if possible.
