Big parade of around 70 bands to bring thousands to streets of Markethill

Around 70 bands from far and wide are expected to take part in a big parade in Markethill on Friday evening (June 2).
By Valerie Martin
Published 29th May 2023, 12:54 BST
Updated 1st Jun 2023, 15:47 BST
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The event is being hosted by Kilcluney Volunteers Flute Band, with members hoping for fine weather and a good turnout of visiting outfits and spectators.

A band spokesperson said: “We would advise any spectators and participants in the parade to arrive early, as large crowds are expected and parking is limited in the town. There will be parking on the outskirts of town, marshals and police will be there to assist with this.”

The parade begins at 7.30pm and will follow this route:

Standard bearers of Kilcluney Volunteers Flute Band, Markethill pictrued before the Mullabrack Accordion Band 40th anniversary parade on Friday, May 26. Included are from left, Zara Johnston, Rosir Carson, Samantha Milligan and Laura Livingstone. PT22-208. Picture: Tony HendronStandard bearers of Kilcluney Volunteers Flute Band, Markethill pictrued before the Mullabrack Accordion Band 40th anniversary parade on Friday, May 26. Included are from left, Zara Johnston, Rosir Carson, Samantha Milligan and Laura Livingstone. PT22-208. Picture: Tony Hendron
Standard bearers of Kilcluney Volunteers Flute Band, Markethill pictrued before the Mullabrack Accordion Band 40th anniversary parade on Friday, May 26. Included are from left, Zara Johnston, Rosir Carson, Samantha Milligan and Laura Livingstone. PT22-208. Picture: Tony Hendron

Main Street

Fairgreen Road

Coolmilish Road

Newry Street

Turn at junction of Main Road

Newry Street

Main Street

Stop at Masonic Hall

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Which bands are taking part?

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According to the Parades Commission, the following bands are expected to join the parade:

Cormeen Flute Band

Synotts Flute Band

Ardarragh Accordion Band

Loyal Sons of Benagh

Annalong Single Star

Craigavon Protestant Boys

Markethill Protestant Boys

Skeogh,Pride of Knockmore

South Belfast Young Conquerors

East Belfast Protestant Boys

Mavemacullen Accordion Band

Corbett Accordion

Mullabrack Accordion Band

Kinallen Flute Band

Ballytyrone Accordion Band

Upper Falls Protestant Boys

Benburb Pipe Band

Pride Of The Hill Rathfriland Flute Band

Pride of the Hill Carnmoney Flute Band

Portadown True Blues

Mountnorris Accordion Band

Ballynahinch Protestant Boys

Portadown Defenders

Pride of the Birches

Sgt White Memorial Flute Band

Omagh Protestant Boys

Ballyrea Boyne Defenders

Newtownbutler Border Defenders Flute Band

Hamiltonsbawn Flute Band

Carnagh Accordion Band

Gertrude Star

Donaghadee Flutes & Drums Flute Band

Pride of Ballinran Flute Band

Tullyvallen Silver Band

Bessbrook Flute Band

Ballymacall Flute Band

Mourne Young Defenders

Clogher Protestant Boys

Hillhaven Flute Band

South Down Defenders

Star Of Maghera Flute Band

Upper Bann Fusiliers Flute Band

Downshire Guiding Star

Pride Of The Shore Flute Band

Tamlaghtmore Tigers Flute Band

Tannaghmore Flute Band

Tyrones Ditches Pipe Band

Hunter Moore Memorial Flute

Tannaghill Flute Band

Pride of Lagan Valley Flute Band

Pomeroy Flute Band

Commons Silver Band

Lisburn Young Defenders

Derryoghill Flute Band

Aughnagurgan Accordion Band

Quilly True Blues

Red Hand Defenders Downpatrick

North Fermanagh Young Defenders

South Fermanagh Young Loyalists

Derryfubble Accordion Band

Church Flute Band

Moneyslane

Armagh True Blues

Freeman Memorial

William Sterritt Memorial Flute Band

Rathcoole Protestant Boys

Billy Boys Flute Band

Dunloy Accordion Band

Bessbrook Crimson Arrow Pipe

Corkley Pipe Band

Braniel Flute Band

Ballycraigy Flute Band

Kilcluney Volunteers Flute Band

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