Whitehouse Williamite Historical Society – a local group dedicated to preserving, exploring and celebrating the history of the Williamite Period in the area – is holding the event, including a parade, historical re-enactment and fun day. This is the second year the commemoration has been held and the organisers are hoping for a good turnout. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
"Last year, we saw some amazing talent perform along with an excellent start to our Williamite Parade at Whitehouse and the surrounding area,” a spokesperson said. “This year, we plan to make this parade not only bigger than our initial launch, but better than anyone could imagine.” The fun day activities will run from 12 noon to 2pm in Sir James Craig Park, Rathcoole including, food, cultural stalls, children’s disco, assault course, face-painting, balloon modelling, bouncy castles and entertainment from Seven Towers Fife and Lambeg Drumming Club.
The parade will begin at 2pm at Sir James Craig Park Sir James Craig Park and going along Derrycoole Way, East Way, Green End, Doagh RoadBeechwood Avenue, Woodland Drive, Beechwood Avenue, Shore Road, Whitehouse Park (bottom entrance) and finish at Gideons Green. Advertisement Advertisement Seven bands are expected to take part along with members of the loyal orders, including Rathcoole Protestant Boys, North Ballymena Prote.
