Marking the Twelfth at home due to restrictions

Over 200 bands are expected to march today to mark the Twelfth of July after the main demonstrations were halted due to the spread of COVID-19.

The Parades Commission has received notification of almost 250 parades from bands.


The Orange Order has said it does not want people to congregate in groups of more than 30 people due to regulations.

Most people will be marking the Twelfth today at home.

Parades are usually held on July 12 but due to the Twelfth falling on a Sunday this year, it is being marked today (Monday).

The latest COVID-19 related guidance from the NI Executive allows for up to 30 people to meet outdoors while social distancing. Some smaller parades have been given the green light to proceed.

The pop-up ‘Radio Boyne’ will be broadcasting online.

Message from the Grand Master Most Wor. Bro. Edward Stevenson

Most Wor. Bro Edward Stevenson, Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, brings a message to the Orange Family as we celebrate the 330th Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne.

Posted by Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland on Thursday, July 9, 2020

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