People in Belfast's Sandy Row have given their views on potential changes to the Twelfth of July parade in the city as detailed in an Orange Order document which include a shortening of the traditional route. Read more:
By Julian O'Neill & Alan HaslamThe Orange Order is considering changes to future Twelfth of July parades in Belfast after "abysmal and unacceptable" scenes at last year's event.
The Twelfth of July is an annual commemoration of King William III's victory over King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.The review suggests "the field" part of the Belfast parade at Barnett Demense, where speeches are given before the return leg, would be axed. The new proposed route would be introduced from 2024, where marchers would turn back on themselves at Elmwood Avenue, with the parade finishing by 14:00 BST.The proposal would see a much shorter route for the parade through Belfast
"Whoever has leaked this document, it's absolutely reprehensible and they need to look at themselves and what they've caused here." "You bring tens of thousands of people into the city centre when one of the only things open are bars - it's not a good recipe," he said.Prof Jon Tonge, from the University of Liverpool, said while shortening the route made some sense, it would not tackle excessive drinking.
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