Districts from Lisburn, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne and Ballymoney joined hosts Ballyclare Royal Black District Chapter No 6 for the parade, with a total of 81 preceptories will taking part. Around 75 bands also joimed the partade.
The event brought thousands of spectators to the town, lining the streets and gathering in the demonstration field at Sixmilewater Park.
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Crown Defenders Flute Band make their way through the town. Photo: Pacemaker
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Young band members enjoying the day out. Photo: Pacemaker
7. PACEMAKER PRESS 27-08-22 Ballyclare Royal Black District Chapter No 6 Ballyclare hosts the Royal Black Parade again after being postponed in 2020 due to the Pandemic. Other districts visiting the Co Antrim location will be Lisburn, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne and Ballymoney. A total of 81 preceptories will take part, accompanied by 75 bands, which could involve a total of around 6,000 in the procession. Three charities will benefit from the sales of the annual booklet: Every Life Matters, CLIC Sargent and Air Ambulance NI.
Members of Crown Defenders, Cloughmills taking part in the parade through Ballyclare. Photo: Pacemaker
8. PACEMAKER PRESS 27-08-22 Ballyclare Royal Black District Chapter No 6 Ballyclare hosts the Royal Black Parade again after being postponed in 2020 due to the Pandemic. Other districts visiting the Co Antrim location will be Lisburn, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne and Ballymoney. A total of 81 preceptories will take part, accompanied by 75 bands, which could involve a total of around 6,000 in the procession. Three charities will benefit from the sales of the annual booklet: Every Life Matters, CLIC Sargent and Air Ambulance NI.
A cheery wave to someone in the crowd from this band member. Photo: Pacemaker