Warning of traffic delays due to planned north Belfast parade

One to be aware if you’re heading out on Friday evening

Motorists have been warned of potential traffic disruption in Belfast on Friday night due to a planned parade.

Road users are advised of possible delays in north Belfast tomorrow evening, June 19, due to a parade taking place in the area.

It is expected to begin at approximately 7:30pm from Crumlin Road and make its way along Carlisle Circus, Clifton Street , Donegall Street, Royal Avenue and North Street.

The parade will continue along Peters Hill, Shankill Road, Woodvale Road, Woodvale Parade, Twaddell Avenue, Ballygomartin Road, Enfield Street, Cambrai Street, Crumlin Road, Albertville Drive, Rosewood Street, Century Street, Oldpark Road, Manor Street, Alloa Street, Cliftonpark Avenue and then disperse at Crumlin Road at around 9:30pm.

There will also be two feeder parades taking place; the first starts from Alexandra Park Avenue at 6:30pm and travels along North Queen Street, Brougham Street, York Street, Donegall Street, Clifton Street, Carlisle Circus, Crumlin Road, Hopewell Avenue.

At around 8:15pm, the parade breaks off from the main parade at Shankill Road / Agnes Street before continuing along Crumlin Road, Carlisle Circus, Clifton Street, Donegall Street, York Street and York Road for dispersal.

The second feeder parade is due to begin at Alexandra Park Avenue from 6:30pm continuing along North Queen Street, Brougham Street, York Street, Donegall Street, Clifton Street, Carlisle Circus and finishing at Denmark Street.

The parade then breaks off at around 8:15pm at Shankill Road/Agnes Street and continues along Crumlin Road, Carlisle Circus, Clifton Street, Donegall Street, York Street, and York Road for dispersal at Alexander Park Avenue.

“Motorists are advised to leave extra time for their journey,” a PSNI spokesperson added.

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