12th of July celebrations to get underway in Rossnowlagh today

The annual 12th of July Orange Order Parade gets under way this afternoon at Rossnowlagh, four days prior to the main demonstrations.

It is to commence at around 12:30pm close to St. Johns Parish Church.

An estimated 10,000 people are expected to attend the event which will have a demonstration and religious service at 3 o’clock with over 50 lodges to be in attendance.

Stewart McClean of the Newtown Cunningham Orange Hall says its a day to celebrate culture and traditions:

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