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.
21. 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.
The parade brought together RBP members from Lisburn, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne and Ballymoney districts along with the hosts, Ballyclare. Photo: Pacemaker
22. 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.
Enjoying the Last Saturday parade, the finale to this year's marching season. Photo: Pacemaker
23. 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.
Thousands gathered for the Royal Black Institution parade in Ballyclare. Photo: Pacemaker
24. 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.
Keeping the beat during the Ballyclare parade. Photo: Pacemaker