DATE |
PARADE |
REPORT |
BAND OR LODGE |
WEBSITE
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29/03/03 |
Tomas McDonald Rally |
This was a great parade.And the McDonald family would be prowd of the amount of support they have from bands across Ulster |
Whitewell Defenders |
Site
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29/03/03
| Indoor Competition
| We won Best Entertainer and Best drum corp.
| Ballylesson Old Boys
| None
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11/04/03
| Competition
| We won Best Drum Major and the band played well.
| Monkstown Y.C.V F.B
| Site
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21/04/03
| ABOD parade
| This was a short parade but we had a good time. The band played well.
| The L.O.L parade. In Enniskillen.
| None
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26/04/03
| Competition
| We won 3rd Best Blood and Thunder, 3rd Best Drum Corp and 2nd Best Colour Party.It was a short but a rewarding parade.
| Ballylesson Old Boys
| None
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26/04/03
| Indoor Competition
| We won best Melody band. The bar was bouncing when the Crown Defenders took the stage.
| None
| None
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26/04/03
| Competition
| We won Best Up and Coming Band.
| King William True Blues F.B
| Site
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02/05/03
| Competition
| This was a very good parade. 33 bands in total attended this parade
| Pride Of The Hill Carnmoney F.B
| Site
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09/05/03
| Competition
| Not the best turnout but this was a very good parade
| Pride Of Knockmore F.B
| Site
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10/05/03
| Competition
| This was a very good parade.Alot of good bands attended this parade
| East Belfast Protestant Boys F.B
| None
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16/05/03
| Competition
| Alot of good bands where at this parade
| Movilla F.B
| None
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16/05/03
| Competition
| We won 2nd Best Drum Major at this parade
| Donaghadee F.B
| None
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24/05/03
| Competition
| Not the best turnout but we played well
| Ballysillan Volunteers F.B
| Site
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24/05/03
| Competition
| Not the best turnout but the band played great
| Ballykeel L.S.O.U F.B
| Site
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06/06/03
| Lodge Parade
| The band played very well with a good turnout
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| None
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07/06/03
| A.B.O.D Parade
| Our band was the only band to walk through Belfast City Centre!
| A.B.O.D
| None
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07/06/03
| A.B.O.D
| This was a very good parade. With respectful bands parading
| A.B.O.D
| None
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07/06/03
| Memorial Parade
| It was a long walk. But we showed our respect for Gerry Evans who was killed many years ago
| Glengormley Defenders F.B
| None
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07/06/03
| Competition
| This was a very good parade. The band played well even though we walked 3 parades before hand
| Mount Vernon Volunteers F.B
| None
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13/06/03
| Competition
| Our band won 3rd Best Drum Major and there was an amazing amount of bands at this parade. As Pride Of The Hill is a well liked band
| Pride Of The Hill Rathfriland
| Site
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14/06/03
| Competition
| It was very hot and there was a very big crowd at the parade
| U.V.F Regimental Band
| Site
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20/06/03
| Tour Of The North
| The band is proud to say that we led the parade with brilliant support from the crowd following us
| Lodge Parade
| None
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24/06/03
| Glengormley Mini Twelth
| There was a bit of a republican protest but it was a peaceful and a proud parade to march on
| Lodge Parade
| None
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28/06/03
| Whiterock Parade
| This was a long walk but with the amount of people watching the parade, we paid no attention and played well.
| Lodge Parade
| None
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30/06/03
| Ballyclare Mini Twelth
| There was a bit of rain but it was a good parade. The Lodges at the parade did a very good job.
| Lodge Parade
| None
|
01/07/03
| East Belfast Mini Twelth
| As usual in East Belfast, an amazing croud cheering us on. Always a good atmosphere in East Belfast. A few stones thrown at the bands by Republican's but a very good parade.
| Lodge Parade
| None
|
05/07/03
| Scotland) Battle of the Boyne Commerations (Local Lodge Parade)
| It was our bands first visit to Scotland and it was an amazing thrill to be there. This parade took place in "Coat Bridge, Scotland". It was a parade for local Lodges.
| No8 LOL Scotland
| None
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05/07/03
| Scotland) Battle of the Boyne Commerations (Main Parade)
| The main parade was amazing.An amazing crowd gattherd to support the bands on parade. Even though we were not a known band there, we had alot of people following us.The crowds were brilliant.Next year cant come any sooner as our band look forward to our next visit to Scotland.This parade took place in "West Calder, Scotland".
| No8 LOL Scotland
| None
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05/07/03
| Scotland) Battle of the Boyne Commerations (Local Lodge Parade)
| This parade was the last in Scotland.We paraded around the local town of our Lodge. Once again an amazing crowd cheering us on.There was a bit of a protest from local catholics but our band just played our hearts out.At one point our band formed a "snake" under a bridge were both sides were full of people, and the crowd went wild.Straight after this we were of to get the boat home.We had very little time to get the boat, but we made it.Its a pity that we had to leave so soon, but we had a great time.This parade took place in "Coat Bridge, Scotland". It was a parade for local Lodges.
| No8 LOL Scotland
| None
|
12/07/03
| 12th July Celebrations(Lodge walk)
| This was not a parade. It was a walk through an estate in Dundonald for for or Lodge. Just a warm up for the main parade.
|
| None
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12/07/03
| 12th July Celebrations(Main Parade)
| A few Drummers and fluters missing due to holidays etc, but we still rocked the boat. We started of in East Belfast and joined the main parade. The weather was exellent. The crowd were amazing. Making our way to the field was exellent. A bit warm with our jackets on but its was brilliant. On the way back the jackets were of and the fun began. We formed a snake a few times and a bit of dancing got the crowd going. The 12th July has been and always will be the best parade of the year.
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| None
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19/07/03
| Competition
| Not the best turnout. But the band still played well. Alot of great bands attented this parade.
| Goldsprings True Defenders F.B.
| None
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23/07/03
| Competition
| Again, not the best turnout. But the band still played well. There were great crowds at this parade
| Dunaghy F.B.
| Site
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26/07/03
| Competition
| Again, not the best turnout. But the band still played well. There were great crowds and alot of great bands. We won Best Drum major at this parade
| South Belfast Young Conquerors F.B
| Site
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01/08/03
| Competition
| This was the first competition in Bangor for 15 years. And also the Jonston Memorials first parade. This parade was well organised and bands like the N.V.F and R.H.D Portavogie made an apperance.We won 2nd Best Style and Apperance
| Jonston Memorial F.B
| Site
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02/08/03
| Competition
| This was a very hot day, but the band still played well. Bands like E.B.P.B made an apperance at this parade.
| Crimson Star F.B
| None
|
02/08/03
| Competition
| This was a small walk but an amazing parade. The crowds where exellent and the amount of bands that turned up was amazing.We won 1st Drum Major and 2nd Best Small Blood and Thunder
| Clougher Protestant Boys F.B
| None
|
04/08/03
| Competition
| This was a very short walk.But the band enjoyed it alot. Letting a small member of the band on the bass drum, just for a laugh.
| Red Hand Defenders Downpatrick F.B
| None
|
06/08/03
| Competition
| This parade was another short walk but a very enjoyable one, with alot of people out supporting the parade
| Crown Defenders Claughmills F.B
| None
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08/08/03
| Competition
| This parade was packed with crowds at the finishing point.The band entertained the crowd with some old favourites
| Queesnway F.B
| None
|
15/08/03
| Competition
| As usual Sandy Row attracts alot of crowds. Our band played very well.
| Ulsters First Flute F.B
| None
|
15/08/03
| Competition
| Our band arrived late due to the parade before. Our band was the last band to walk and we played exellent.
| Rising Sons Of The Somme F.B
| Site
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22/08/03
| Competition
| Alot of great bands attended this parade. A bit of trouble at the end but a good parade. The band played well.We won 2nd Best Junior Drum Major.
| Red Hand Defenders Portavogie
| None
|
23/08/03
| Competition
| This was a Memorial parade for John "Grugg" Gregg and Robert Carson! The parade was well marshalled and a total of 33 bands supported the parade. The band played very well.
| Cloughfern Young Conquerors
| None
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23/08/03
| Competition
| The band played well, forming the snake at the end of the parade. Alot of good bands attended this parade.
| Lambeg Orange And Blue
| Site
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05/09/03
| Competition
| The band played in memory of a members mum who died this week. The band would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family of "Craig", a new member of our band.We were early for the parade and we had to go early so we didnt get to watch the parade.The band played well, with a young member playing the bass drum at the end of the parade. Alot of good bands were expexted to attended this parade.We won 3rd Junior Drum Major
| Ulster Genadiers
| Site
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06/09/03
| Brian Robinson Memorial Parade
| This parade was the Brian Robinson parade. Alot of great bands always walk the streets of the shankill at this parade. Brilliant crowds as usual on the shankill road. The band played well.
| Shankill Star F.B
| Site
|
06/09/03
| Tomas McDonald Memorial Parade
| This parade was in memory of Tomas McDonald,a young kid who died of an attack. The parade was a short walk but alot of bands turned up to show their respect for the McDonald family.The band played well.
| Whitewell Defenders F.B
| Site
|
06/09/03
| Parade
| This was not a competition, but a great parade. The best of all is the bridge you finish at.Each side packed with crowds. The band played great, forming the snake at the end.
| Cairncastle F.B
| None
|
13/09/03
| Competition
| Carrickfergus always brings out the crowds.The parade was good and the band played well, forming the snake in the town centre and at the end. We won Best Entertainer, 2nd Best Drum Major and and Best Junior Drum Major.
| South East Antrim Defenders F.B
| None
|
26/09/03
| Competition
| The band played well, forming the snake "Again" near the end. We won Best Colour Party and 2nd Best Blood And Thunder.
| ************ Fusiliers F.B
| None
|
27/09/03
| Competition
| East Belfast always brings out the crowds.The parade was good and the band played well. Alot of great bands came to support the Gertrude Star.
| Gertrude Star F.B
| None
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