More than 10,000 people are expected in Carrickfergus
on Saturday, June 14, for the annual pageant - one of the
most colourful and eagerly awaited dates on the summer calendar.
The parade will begin at Woodburn Orange Hall
at mid-day and then make its way to the harbour, where King
William (Robert Flack) will land at about 1pm.
The re-enactment is the highlight of the day
and will take place at the same location William landed there,
on the same date in 1690.
King William and his colour party will be rowed
ashore and will meet local councillors and other dignitaries.
He will then make his way to Carrickfergus Castle where he
will meet up with his dragoons.
He will get on his horse at this point and lead
the parade through the town to Marine Gardens.
There will be a sword and musket display at Marine Gardens
and visitors will be able to enjoy many other attractions
as well, including a coin minter. Scottish dancers will also
put on a display.
The organisers are hoping for a very successful
day.
"The Carrickfergus Pageant brings huge
crowds into the town for the day," a spokesman said.
"It is a wonderfully colourful event and everyone really
gets into the mood. It is a marvellous sight to see the re-enactment
of William's landing at the exact spot where it took place
all those years ago."
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