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26/09/2012
30,000 Expected At Covenant Parade
The Orange Order have stated an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 marchers will be taking part in Belfast’s Ulster Covenant commemoration parade on Saturday.
The parade, which is taking place in the city centre, will be one of the biggest ever organised by the Order, according to a statement.
There has been some dispute surrounding the proposed parade, due to tensions which flared up over the summer-long 12 July celebrations.
The planned route will pass St. Patrick’s Church on Donegall Street, in the north of the city.
In August, bands defied a ruling which banned the playing of music outside the Catholic church.
The Orange Order has said bands taking part in Sunday’s parade will only play hymns when passing the church.
Despite the continued discourse over the controversial parade last month the Order has said it does not want the dispute around St Patrick's Church to be the main focus.
DUP and UUP leaders Peter Robinson and Mike Nesbitt have urged all those attending the parade to behave with "dignity and honour".
However, tensions continue to rise over the Order’s decision not to engage in discussions with the residents of Carrick Hill over the parade’s route.
Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness has described the decision as "hugely disappointing", adding that the Orange Order "continue to choose to disrespect the residents of Carrick Hill by refusing to enter into dialogue with them.
"Now is the time for political leaders to step forward and show leadership to ensure Saturday goes off peacefully," he added.
(IT)
The parade, which is taking place in the city centre, will be one of the biggest ever organised by the Order, according to a statement.
There has been some dispute surrounding the proposed parade, due to tensions which flared up over the summer-long 12 July celebrations.
The planned route will pass St. Patrick’s Church on Donegall Street, in the north of the city.
In August, bands defied a ruling which banned the playing of music outside the Catholic church.
The Orange Order has said bands taking part in Sunday’s parade will only play hymns when passing the church.
Despite the continued discourse over the controversial parade last month the Order has said it does not want the dispute around St Patrick's Church to be the main focus.
DUP and UUP leaders Peter Robinson and Mike Nesbitt have urged all those attending the parade to behave with "dignity and honour".
However, tensions continue to rise over the Order’s decision not to engage in discussions with the residents of Carrick Hill over the parade’s route.
Sinn Féin’s Martin McGuinness has described the decision as "hugely disappointing", adding that the Orange Order "continue to choose to disrespect the residents of Carrick Hill by refusing to enter into dialogue with them.
"Now is the time for political leaders to step forward and show leadership to ensure Saturday goes off peacefully," he added.
(IT)
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