Parade Information

Local Parade 11.30am

The County Down Grand Officers accompanied by Wellington Memorial Silver Band will leave the R L Mitchell Memorial Orange Hall at 11.30 am and parade to the Assembly Area at Newry High School, Ashgrove Road, Newry.

Main Parade 12 noon

1. The Main Parade will commence at 12.00 Noon led by the County Grand Officers and Wellington Memorial Silver Band followed by Districts     4, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13

2. The route will be Ashgrove Road, Belfast Road, Downshire Road, Trevor Hill, Kildare Street, Hill Street, Margaret Square, Margaret Street, The Mall. Bank Parade, Sugar Island, Trevor Hill, Downshire Road, Belfast Road, Millbrook Villas, Cloghanramer Road, Carnbane Way and Cloghanramer Road to the Demonstration Field.

3. To prevent complaints from spectators and ensure a memorable spectacle it is essential that Marshals ensure that no gaps occur between the Preceptories and/or Bands of their District Chapter or between District Chapters. 

4. On arrival at the junction of Cloghanramer Road / Carnbane Way Official Vehicles will be diverted into the Demonstration Field via a separate gate.

Demonstration Area

The Demonstration Field is located on the Cloghanramer Road approximately 1 mile from the centre of Newry City. No Vehicle will be permitted to exit the Demonstration field during the parade.

Platform Proceedings & Worship Service (commencing at 3.00pm)

Return Parade 4pm

The Return Parade commencing at 4.00pm will leave the Demonstration area in the following order: - 

1. County Officers, Guests, Wellington Memorial Silver Band, Districts Chapters 13, 11,10,12, 5, 9, 2, 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 & 4 and will be reviewed by the County Officers on the Belfast Road.

2.  Route, via Carnbane Way, Belfast Road, Millbrook Villas, Cloghanramer Road, Carnbane Way and Shepherds Way.

3.  Wellington Memorial Silver Band, Mourne and Newry Districts will continue along the Belfast Road and Downshire Road to the Orange Hall.

Toilets

Toilets have been hired and will position in the Assembly Area, along the parade route, the Demonstration field and at the bus area. 

PLEASE USE THE TOLIETS PROVIDED

First Aid

First Aid assistance can be found in the Assembly Area, Newry Orange Hall, Demonstration Field and mobile paramedics or by calling 999.

General Advice for Participants

1. All Preceptory Registrars whose Preceptory is using a Private Hire Bus or Coach shall provide Newry District Registrar with the name of the Bus Company/ their District and RPB number.

2. WMs are requested to encourage their Members to make every effort to attend and represent their Preceptory and District Chapters at what will be the largest Demonstration anywhere in Northern Ireland on the Last Saturday.

3. ARRIVE EARLY Roads for Public parking will close at 11.00 am

4.  A Marshals meeting will be held on Tuesday 11th August 2026 at 7.30pm in the R.L. Mitchell Memorial Orange Hall, Newry when it is expected that all Districts will be represented.

5. A De-Brief meeting will be held on Tuesday 8th September 2026 at 7.30 pm in the R.L. Mitchell Memorial Orange Hall. Again all Districts are expected to attend.