Around 15,000 participants and spectators are expected during the pageant which marks the arrival of King William on his way to the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is advising motorists the Castle car park, and the harbour slipway, will be closed to users. 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.
The car park will be closed from 6pm on Friday, June 7 and re-open at 6pm on Saturday, June 8. The Royal Landing Festival: key times and bands for annual Carrickfergus pageant In a statement, the council added: “There is alternative free parking at Windrose and Marine Gardens on the day. " Traffic may also be impacted by parades through the town during the day and we would advise drivers to be aware that, although roads will remain open, there may be delays between 11.
30am - 2.30pm and again from 4pm - 5.30pm.
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