The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland is holding its Northern Ireland Centennial Parade in Belfast this Saturday.
The parade was postponed in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic and will mark 100 years of Northern Ireland.
It's expected that up to 25,000 people will take part in the event, accompanied by approximately 130 bands.
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Police say they will have a traffic management plan in place throughout the day. However, they have advised that delays and diversions are expected throughout Belfast from Saturday morning through to Saturday evening. Motorists should leave extra time for their journeys.
The parade will commence from Stormont at 1pm led by Grand Lodge officers and guests. From 10.30am, a food village, family activities, and entertainment will also be available on the grounds.
The route will proceed to City Hall via Upper Newtownards Road, Lower Newtownards Road, Bridge End, Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Ann Street, Victoria Street, High Street, Castle Place, Donegall Place, Donegall Square North and Donegall Square West.
Chief Superintendent Darrin Jones, Belfast Area, said: “This is a big event with up to 25,000 people expected to take part. We are also anticipating large numbers of spectators along the route.
“We are asking everyone who is planning on travelling through Belfast on Saturday to plan ahead and leave extra time for their journeys.
“We will have traffic diversions and management in place and would ask all visitors to the city to be patient and follow the instructions of marshals and our officers.
“Participants of the parade will be collected by coach at the City Hall and we will have a colour coded system in place to help people find their respective coach. Coaches will have limited time to undertake pick-ups so it is essential that participants go directly to their pick-up point. We will be on the ground to assist.
"We want everyone visiting the city on Saturday to have a safe and enjoyable day so please work with us and be considerate and respectful of all those around you."
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