Before the main parade, Pond Park LOL 722 presented Long Service Jewels and laid a wreath at the war memorial in Lisburn City Centre.]Wreaths were also laid by District Master Bro Paul Graham and other Lodge Representatives.
Flo Haslem cut the ribbon to officially open The Arch in the city centre for 2023.
1. The opening of the Arch and Lisburn District Somme Commemoration
WDM Paul Graham and WM Stephen Parker LOL722 presenting 25 year Jewels to Gerald Prentice and David Thompson before the Somme Memorial Parade. Pic credit: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni
2. The opening of the Arch and Lisburn District Somme Commemoration
Rathcoole Protestant Boys and Pond Park LOL722. Pic credit: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni
3. The opening of the Arch and Lisburn District Somme Commemoration
Pride of Knockmore Colour Party Heather Leckey with her daughter Summer. Pic credit: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni
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Members of Ballymacash JLOL21. The opening of the Arch and Lisburn District Somme Commemoration Photo: Norman Briggs, rnbphotographyni