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Orange Order Parade

Name: Orange Order Parade
Start: 2026-09-27
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Portadown, Co Armagh

A proposed Orange Order parade is scheduled for September 27, 2026, in Portadown, County Armagh. The application involves 60 members of the order seeking to march along the Garvaghy Road, a route that has been the subject of a long-term parade dispute and Parades Commission restrictions since the late 1990s.

Date: Sep 27, 2026
Location: Portadown, Co Armagh
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Proposed march of 60 Orange Order members
Route includes the Garvaghy Road
Described as a silent procession

The Portadown District of the Orange Order has applied for a procession consisting of 60 members on Sunday, September 27. Described by organizers as a significantly reduced, silent parade, the march aims to pass through the Garvaghy Road community. This specific route has been largely restricted by the Parades Commission since 1998 following years of significant civil unrest associated with historical disputes in the area.

Local residents, represented by the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition, have expressed significant concern regarding the potential impact on their community. The group has mobilized to oppose the march, citing historical trauma and the right to live in peace. The final status of the event depends on a determination by the Parades Commission, which reviews the application based on community impact and public order considerations.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Garvaghy Road; www.irishnews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Portadown, Co Armagh

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