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Orange Order Invited to St Patrick's Day Parade
by beano on 18 Jan 2008 at 10:08. Categories: Northern Ireland, Orange Order / Other Marches, Republicans
Apparently discussions are ongoing about the possibility of an Orange Lodge taking part in the Saint Patrick's Day parade in Downpatrick this year. The Orange Order seem to be treading with caution, but hopefully the Order and the organisers can make this work.
Can't see it happening in the Belfast parade any time soon though.
Update: According to Slugger, it's not happening. Apparently there were fears for the safety of members taking part as well as issues over what regalia the organisers would allow.