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 27 leaving the assembly field at 7.15pm. Prior to the parade, at 7.00pm in the assembly field, the District Lodge will be unfurling their new District bannerette. 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 Junior Boys and Girls Lodges. County officers will be in attendance and visitors from other counties and districts are more than welcome to attend.
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.
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 September 21, 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
The District will be unfurling their new bannerette in the assembly field at Orchard Park, commencing at 7pm. The mini-12th parade, headed by Killylea Silver 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.
