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Twelfth of July 2025 – Parade Highlights
Celebrating the historic Battle of the Boyne with parades and cultural festivities across Lisburn and Castlereagh. Experience tradition, music, and community spirit.
Lisburn
Date: Saturday, 12th July
Parade Start Time: 11:30 AM
Assembly Point: Wallace Park
Route: Market Square, Hillsborough Road, Knockmore Road to QEII/Ballymacoss Playing Fields (The Brambles)
Field Events:
- Religious service (1:45 PM)
- Guest speakers: Emma Little-Pengelly and Wor. Bro. Keith Harbinson
- Food stalls and family-friendly entertainment
Return Parade: 3:30 PM via Knockmore and Ballinderry Roads
Dromara
Date: Saturday, 12th July
Parade Start Time: 12:00 PM
Assembly Point: Banbridge Road
Route: From Banbridge Road to the Demonstration Field on Rathfriland Road (opposite Dromara Football Club)
Field Events:
- Children’s entertainment
- Highland dancers (Finnis)
- Artisan stalls, food and ice cream
Return Parade: Forms at 3:45 PM, departs Demonstration Field at 4:00 PM back to Assembly Point
Dundonald
Date: Saturday, 12th July
Parade Start Time: 12:00 PM
Start & Finish: Dundonald High School (Demonstration Field)
Route:
- Upper Newtownards Road (country-bound)
- Robbs Road → Church Road → Grahamsbridge Road
- Comber Road → Upper Newtownards Road (city-bound from Ruby’s Bar to East Link)
Return Parade: Approximately 4:00 PM
This year’s Twelfth promises a memorable day of celebration, reflection, and community spirit. Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in honouring the history and cultural traditions.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide dogs permitted
- Toilets for disabled visitors
Catering
- Picnic Area
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
