Orange Order walk to close major roads in Glasgow city centre
Processions will begin in the north, east, south, and west of Glasgow and converge for the main march, which is scheduled to start at 1.55pm from Holland Street, Blythswood Hill.
The main procession will involve an estimated 900 participants, according to organisers.
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A total of 55 roads will be impacted during the marches. Disruption is expected along the following streets:
Millarbank Street
Keppochill Road
Pinkston Road
Baird Street
Lister Street
Kennedy Street
Beith Street
Rosevale Street
Dumbarton Road
Argyle Street
Sauchiehall Street
Radnor Street
Lymburn Street
Kelvinhaugh Street
Quarryknowe Street
Westmuir Street
Parkhead Cross
Duke Street
Gateside Street
Glenpark Street
Brand Street
Lorne Street
Paisley Road West
Paisley Road
Kingston Street
St Vincent Street
Pitt Street
West George Street
Holland Street
West Regent Street
Blythswood Square North
Blythswood Square South
Blythswood Square East
Nelson Mandela Place
George Square North
George Street
High Street
Castle Street
Cathedral Street
Cathedral Square
Bath Street
Fleming Street
Sunnylaw Street
Balmore Road
Saracen Street
Possil Road
Garscube Road
Cowcaddens Road
North Hanover Street
Kyle Street
Couper Street
Clyde Place
Commerce Street
King George V Bridge
Hope Street
The day before will also see several Orange marches taking place, as well as around 2000 people participating in a separate march for World Refugee Day in the city centre.
The event, organised by Stand Up to Racism, will feature live music, public speeches, and demonstrations of solidarity.
A full list of the roads affected can be found here.
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Participants are set to gather at Barrowlands Park at 1pm, with banners and placards.
The largest of the Orange Walks on Saturday will see 300 from the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow youth section march from Townhead to Glasgow Green via George Square, High Street, and Saltmarket.
The Orange Walk is scheduled to start an hour and 45 minutes before the World Refugee Day march.
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