Road closures planned as 25 bands take part in Rasharkin parade tonight

Motorists travelling through Rasharkin are being advised to allow extra time this evening as road closures are put in place for an annual band parade expected to involve 25 bands.

Ballymaconnelly Sons of Conquerors Flute Band will hold its annual parade through the village tonight, Friday 21 August, beginning at 7.15pm and expected to finish by 9pm.

Parade route through Rasharkin

The parade will leave the Turnpike at Church Road before proceeding along Main Street, Moneyleck Road and Bann Road, returning to the Turnpike.

According to information published on the Parades Commission website, 25 bands are expected to participate.

The PSNI has issued advance travel advice for motorists and members of the public, warning that road closures will be required while the parade takes place.

Motorists advised to allow extra time

A spokesperson for the Police Service of Northern Ireland said:

“Road users and members of the public are advised of a planned parade scheduled to take place in Rasharkin tomorrow evening, Friday 21st August.

“The parade will commence at 7.15pm at the Turnpike at Church Road, before moving along Main Street, Moneyleck Road, Bann Road, and concluding at the Turnpike by nine pm.

“Road closures will be in place, and motorists are advised to plan accordingly for their journey, and leave extra time where necessary.”

Anyone planning to travel through Rasharkin this evening should therefore be prepared for disruption between approximately 7.15pm and 9pm, with the greatest impact expected along the parade route.

Motorists should factor additional time into their journeys while the necessary road closures are in operation.