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A colourful and vibrant day featuring 43 Lodges and 30 bands and Lambeg drums drawn from five proud districts, Rasharkin District LOL No.5, Ballymoney District LOL No.16, Bushmills District LOL No.21, Ballycastle District LOL No.23 , and Cloughmills District LOL no.14.
The assembly point will be Finvoy Road with the parade starting at 1:00pm. Leading the parade will be the always-impressive Ballymaconnelly Sons of Conquerors Flute Band who will take pride of place at the front as the procession moves through Rasharkin village.
The route they will take will be, Finvoy Road through the village arriving at the Demonstration field at The turnpike.
Platform proceedings start at approx. 2:30 pm with guest speaker Rt. Wor. Bro. Maurice Kirkwood, County Grand Master of Antrim. The praise will be led by The Vow Accordion Band, known for their uplifting and reverent performances.
In the Demonstration field will be full of family-friendly fun, including food vendors & refreshments, children's entertainment, stalls and attractions for all ages and toilets and First Aid available on-site.
The return parade will commence at 4:15pm. It will leave the Demonstration field and return through Rasharkin village, concluding back at the Finvoy Road. Leading the Return parade this time, will be the Ballymoney District LOL No.16.
The Rasharkin Twelfth promises a day of heritage, community pride, music, and celebration — set against the backdrop of one of North Antrim's most welcoming villages. Whether you're watching from the roadside, or enjoying the atmosphere in the field, it's an event not to be missed!
