DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson made the comment as he addressed the gathering at Brownlow House. Other speakers included loyalist activist Jamie Bryson and Roy Ferguson, President of the Apprentice Boys of Derry.
The rally followed a parade in which bands and members of the Loyal Orders marched through the town. Many of those who took part carried banners showing opposition to the ‘Irish sea border’.
Pictures: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.
![Taking part in the Lurgan parade.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/TUFZMTM3ODk4MTUw.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Taking part in the Lurgan parade.
![TUV leader Jim Allister at the Lurgan rally.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/TUFZMTM3ODk3OTk4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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TUV leader Jim Allister at the Lurgan rally.
![Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and loyalist activist Jamie Bryson pictured at the anti protocol rally and parade in Lurgan.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/TUFZMTM3ODk3OTk5.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and loyalist activist Jamie Bryson pictured at the anti protocol rally and parade in Lurgan.
![Organisers Lurgan United Unionists told the Parades Commission to expect 60 bands and more than 10,000 people.](https://www.northernirelandworld.com/webimg/TUFZMTM3ODk4MTUx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Organisers Lurgan United Unionists told the Parades Commission to expect 60 bands and more than 10,000 people.