Parade raises over £3,200

Despite appalling weather conditions a large crowd braved the elements in High Street to view the pre-parade entertainment by the Ulster Scots group 'Skullduggery'.

Fancy dress characters also gave out sweets to the younger spectators, of whom many had their faces painted earlier in the evening.

The main parade was led by Drumaheagles Young Defenders Flute Band with bands from as far away as Belfast, Cookstown and Newtownstewart accompanying them on the route as well as a strong representation from Ballymoney and surrounding villages.

In total 50 bands including the host band completed the town centre parade route.

The committee and members would like to express their appreciation to all who made their parade such a success, Drumaheagles Young Defenders for leading the parade, the participating bands and the general public who supported the parade despite the terrible weather conditions, Skullduggery Ulster Scots group, the fancy dress characters, facepainters, street collectors, marshalls, local businesses, and the PSNI for their help with traffic management.

The street collection on the evening amounted to 3201.00.