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Carrickfergus Pageant is one of the most colourful events
on the Northern Ireland calendar, attracting thousands of
spectators.
This year the pageant is on Saturday, June 12. The parade
consisting of lodges and bands will leave Woodburn Playing
Fields at 12.15pm and go to the harbour for King William's
landing at 1pm.
Carrickfergus is rich in the history of the period, with
its magnificent castle overlooking the harbour where King
William landed in 1690. A statue in his memory stands in the
shadow of the castle.
The re-enactors, dressed in period costume, will leave the
Townhall at approximately 12.20pm and parade to the Castle.
King William, accompanied by dragoons and soldiers, will
leave the harbour at 1.20pm and walk through the town to Marine
Gardens, arriving at 2.15pm.
There will be a break for 90 minutes and the return parade
begins at 3,45pm.
Among the guests will be the Grand Master of the Grand Orange
Lodge of Ireland, Robert Saulters.
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