51 pictures as Co Antrim Royal Black members take part in Lisburn 'Last Saturday' parade
Valerie Martin
·3-min read
Keeping in tune along the route. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Six districts took part in the parade - Lisburn, Ballymena, Antrim, Larne, Ballymoney and Ballyclare – made up of 79 preceptories and accompanied by around 75 bands.
This was the first time since 2015 that Lisburn hosted the ‘Last Saturday’ parade.
Concentrating hard on the job in hand. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Stepping out in the Co Antrim parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Enjoying the day out at the parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Enjoying the parade. (Photo: Last Saturday in Lisburn)
One of the many Royal Black Institution members who took part in Saturday's parade in Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Stepping out on in the Co Antrim parade in Lisburn, (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Young band members relaxing on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Music was in the air over Lisburn on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Crowds lined the streets of Lisburn for the Last Saturday parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Smartly turned out for the parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Royal Black Institution members on parade in Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Members of Dummigans Accordion Band from Larne took part in the Lisburn parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Enjoying a good view of the parade in Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
This band member sported some colourful shades while stepping out along the route. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
A familiar face among the crowd in Lisburn on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Members of the Royal Black Institution from Ballymena were among those who took part in the Lisburn parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Keeping in step during the parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Keeping the beat. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Enjoying the day in Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Concentrating on the job in hand. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
The parade makes its way through Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Stepping out through Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
On parade on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Looking smart for Saturday's parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Flautists in fine tune on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Making music on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
The parade makes its way through Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
One of the bands which accompanied Royal Black members on parade on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
This young band member concentrates on his skills. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
On parade in Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
The Royal Black Institution 'Last Saturday' parade included around 5,000 participants including 79 preceptories and 75 bands. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Taking part in Saturday's parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Taking part in Saturday's parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
On parade in Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Enjoying a peaceful moment on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Stepping out in the 'Last Saturday' parade (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Making music for the Lisburn parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Keeping the beat. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
"Good to see you!" (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Enjoying being part of the parade on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
On parade on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Enjoying being part of Saturday's parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
The parade makes its way through Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
One of the many bands in Saturday's parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
In fine tune on Saturday. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Taking part in the Royal Black Institution 'Last Saturday' parade in Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Barbie even got a mention at the Lisburn parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
On parade in Lisburn. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
In fine tune at the 'Last Saturday' parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
Keeping the beat during the parade. (Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)
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