Loughgall District LOL No. 3 will again be holding their Mini-Twelfth parade in Loughgall village, the Birthplace of the Orange Order.
This year it will be held on Saturday evening, June 28 leaving the assembly field at 7.15pm. Prior to the parade, at 6.30pm in the assembly field, Derrylileagh True Blues LOL 166 will be unfurling their new banner. Everyone will be made welcome.
It is hoped that all 22 Private Lodges along with their banners, will be on parade that evening; in addition, Ladies from the Women’s Association have been invited to take part, along with the Junior Boys Lodge. County Officers will be in attendance and visitors from other Counties and Districts are more than welcome.
Approximately 10 bands will accompany the Lodges through the historic village. As ever, Loughgall District is renowned for the Lambeg Drum and many will be accompanying the brethren if the weather is favourable.
A new feature this year will be the inclusion of some pre-WWII vehicles to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Venue
Loughgall is of course the home of the Orange Order and is renowned throughout the world for its Historical Significance of being the birthplace of the Orange Order, something that Loughgall District are very proud of. Loughgall District is one of the most geographically widespread within Co Armagh; and stretches from just outside Armagh City into Co Tyrone.
The District has the proud distinction of having the Diamond area within its boundaries, the scene of the famous Battle of the Diamond on 21 September 1795; and of course, the parade will pass the “Museum of Orange Heritage” at Sloan’s House, where the first Orange Warrants were signed after the battle.
Timings
Derrylileagh True Blues LOL 166 will be unfurling their new banner, with the platform proceedings in the assembly field at Orchard Park, commencing at 6.30pm. The mini-12th parade, headed by Drumderg Flute band, will leave the assembly field at 7.15 pm sharp. It will then proceed through the village to the junction at Drumilly Road, stopping at the old church ruins to lay a floral wreath in memory of those brutally murdered in the 1641 rebellion. The parade will return via the same route.
Car Parking
Car parking will be available along the parade route. Car parking will also be available in a field beside Orchard Park, opposite the assembly field.
All sisters, brethren and juniors are welcome to come and parade through the Historic birthplace of the Orange Order. Members of the public are invited to come along and enjoy the spectacle.
