A total of 40 bands took part – including silver, pipe, flute and accordion outfits – and all six counties were represented with many visiting for the first time.
This was the Pride of the Birches' 78th anniversary, and the host band was pleased to have many new members on parade.
Momentum is building as the band makes final preparations to travel to Toronto, for the Ontario Twelfth celebrations, which is being held on Saturday, July 20. A total of 29 members are travelling for a week-long trip, which includes a visit to Niagara Falls.
The band is also looking forward to visiting a ranch of a former Co Armagh Orangeman and holding a concert for the residents of the town of Brooklin. They are also playing on July 19 at a concert for the Toronto Rangers Supporters Club.
The band would to thank everyone who supported them at the parade, and over the years.
1. Annual parade
Members of the Pride of the Birches Accordion Band pictured before their annual parade. Included are from left, Charlotte Carberry, Kayla Magowan, Jessica Dunlop, Rachel Cathers and Chloe Beattie. PT25-206.Photo: Tony Hendron
2. Annual parade
Members of Hillhaven Flute Band who took part in the annual Pride of the Birches Accordion Band parade. Included are from left, Dylan Smyth, Andrew McClenaghan, Luke Smyth and Ross Whiteside. PT25-207.Photo: Tony Hendron
3. Annual parade
This family didn't have to go far to watch the Pride of the Birches Accordion Band annual parade astheir house is at the start of the route. Included in the photo are from left, Wendy Herron, Archie Armstrong (4), Chloe Herron, Philip Herron, Laura Herron and Raya Herron (1). PT25-208.Photo: Tony Hendron
4. Annual parade
Members of Derryfubble Accordion Band who attended the Pride of the Birches Accordion Band parade. Included from left are, Robert, Betty and Sarah Dupre, Christopher Bartley and Kathy and David Dupre. PT24-209.Photo: Tony Hendron