A rally ‘in support of loyalist areas’ and marking the 12th anniversary of the flag protest has been held outside the City Hall Christmas Market.
Posters advertising the event were displayed in loyalist areas of the city ahead of the weekend.
Attendees gatheredat Sandy Row Orange Hall at 12.30pm on Saturday before parading to the City Hall where the Christmas Market was packed with seasonal shoppers and revellers.
A rally ‘in support of loyalist areas’ and marking the 12th anniversary of the flag protest. Picture By: Pacemaker Press
An application on the Parades Commission website says around 100 people are expected to participate in the parade to City Hall, led by a single band, Ulster First Flute.
The application puts the expected number of parade supporters at 30.
A rally ‘in support of loyalist areas’ and marking the 12th anniversary of the flag protest. Picture By: Pacemaker Press
The parade first made its way to the currently closed Boyne Bridge for a ‘short stop’ to protest the dismantling of the bridge as part of Translink’s huge Belfast Central Station transport hub plans.
The parade then proceeded to City Hall via Great Victoria Street, College Square East, Wellington Place and Donegall Square North for the rally at 2pm.
A rally ‘in support of loyalist areas’ and marking the 12th anniversary of the flag protest. Picture By: Pacemaker Press