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Members of Portadown True Blues Flute Band are anticipating a good turnout for their 55th anniversary parade on Saturday evening (June 17).

The honour of leading the parade has been given to Drumderg Loyalists Flute Band from Keady which is celebrating its 100th year.

A disco will be held at Hanover Football Club on Brownstown Road following the parade.

According to the Parades Commission, around 50 bands are expected to take part in the milestone event, bringing thousands of participants and spectators to the streets.

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The parade will being at 6pm and take the following route:

Thomas Street
Market Street
High Street
Church Street
Jervis Street
Atkinson Avenue
West Street
High Street
Castle Street
Bridge Street
Bridge Street South
High Street
Thomas Street

Portadown True Blues Flute Band hosting big parade to mark 55 years