Ballymoney Band Parade: Traffic Delays Expected on Wednesday Evening

Motorists are being warned to expect traffic delays in Ballymoney on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, as the Stranocum Flute Band parade takes place. The parade begins at 8pm on North Road, with disruption expected until around 11pm.

Road users travelling through Ballymoney on Wednesday evening are being advised to allow additional time for their journeys due to the Stranocum Flute Band parade.

The parade is scheduled to begin at 8pm on Wednesday, 26 August, starting on North Road before travelling through Ballymoney town centre.

Official details published by the Northern Ireland Parades Commission confirm the parade is expected to continue until approximately 11pm.

Ballymoney band parade traffic delays

Temporary traffic disruption and diversions are expected in and around Ballymoney between 8pm and 11pm.

Police have advised motorists who are not attending the event to consider an alternative route to avoid unnecessary delays.

The public should also follow any directions given by police officers managing traffic during the parade.

Parade route through Ballymoney

The Parades Commission lists the proposed outward route as:

• North Road
• Eastermeade
• Charlotte Street
• Main Street
• Meeting House Street
• Newal Road
• Trinity Drive
• John Street
• Victoria Street
• Linenhall Street
• High Street
• Townhead Street

You can view the official Stranocum Flute Band parade details on the Parades Commission website.

Around 1,800 participants and supporters expected

According to the official notification, around 800 participants and approximately 1,000 supporters are expected.

The notification lists 45 bands as taking part in the Ballymoney parade.

This means motorists should expect increased pedestrian activity and congestion around the town centre throughout the evening.

Key travel information

• Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
• Event: Stranocum Flute Band parade
• Start time: 8pm
• Starting point: North Road, Ballymoney
• Expected finish: Around 11pm
• Traffic: Temporary disruption and diversions expected
• Advice: Use an alternative route if you are not attending