Road users are advised that a number of parades are expected to take place in Belfast on Wednesday, 1st July. 

A large parade is expected to start on Templemore Avenue at approximately 6:15pm and is expected to be finished by approximately  11pm. The main roads anticipated to be affected within East Belfast are Templemore Avenue, Albertbridge Road, Ravenhill Road, Castlereagh Road, Beersbridge Road, Bloomfield Road, North Road, Upper Newtownards Road, Belmont Road, Holywood Road and Newtownards Road. Smaller minor roads in the area may be affected also. A large number of participants and spectators are expected.  Some road closures and diversions will be in place and traffic disruption is anticipated.   

A parade is due to begin at 6pm in the Shankill Road area, with another due to start in the Clifton Street area at approximately 7:30pm. The main roads affected are the Shankill Road, Peters Hill, North Street, Carlisle Circus, Clifton Street, Donegall Road, Royal Avenue, Donegall Place, Donegall Square North. Smaller minor roads in the area may be affected also.  These parades are expected to be finished by approximately 9:30pm. 

A parade is also expected to take place within the Sandy Row area due to start at approximately 7:30pm with an expected finish time of 8:30pm.

Motorists should also be advised of a concert taking place at Ormeau Park. Road closures will be in place on Ormeau Embankment from its junction with Ravenhill Road to Ormeau Road from 6pm until midnight. Those travelling to the concert by car should allow additional time for their journey, and be aware that the area will also be busy with pedestrians and vehicles during the concert from 11pm.

Road closures and diversions will be in place for all parades and traffic disruption is likely.  Motorists should plan ahead and leave extra time for their journey.