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Bigotry warning to Orange parades Orange parades 'pass peacefully'
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Bigoted behaviour and public drinking will not be tolerated at Orange parades in Scotland, police have warned. Thousands of marchers have taken part in "peaceful" annual Orange Order parades.
About 25,000 marchers from more than 300 lodges are expected at two parades on Saturday in Glasgow and Lanarkshire. Police said the marches in Glasgow and Lanarkshire passed peacefully.
The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland has appealed for people to enjoy the events and "leave the booze at home". They had previously warned that bigoted behaviour and drinking in public would "not be tolerated" during the events to mark the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
The July parades mark the 1690 victory of Protestant King William of Orange over Catholic King James II at the Battle of the Boyne. Organisers said that 12,000 marchers from all over the UK and Ireland took part in a parade in Glasgow, with a similar number in Larkhall.
Strathclyde Police assistant chief constable Kevin Smith said: "My priority and that of my officers on Saturday is public safety. In the city, 182 lodges and 92 bands snaked through the city centre to Glasgow Green, where a rally was held.
"We want to make sure people can go about their daily business without too much inconvenience. Ian Wilson, grand master of the Orange Order, said: "It has gone very well, though it was a bit chilly.
I would appeal to everyone to enjoy the excitement and colour of the marches and leave the booze at home Ian WilsonGrand Master, Scottish Orange Order "There was a very good atmosphere and there was a big number of people spectating, with nice family groups which is always good to see."
"Excessive drunkenness and disorderly behaviour will not be tolerated and I would remind people that drinking in public places is not allowed. In Larkhall 123 lodges and 98 bands took part.
"Officers will make full use of anti-social behaviour fixed penalty tickets to tackle the consumption of alcohol and urinating in public places. Why run the risk of facing a fine of £40?" Police had warned they would make full use of anti-social behaviour fixed penalty tickets to tackle drinking in public, a move which was endorsed by the Orange Order.
The largest parade of the marching season in Scotland will get under way at 1030 BST on Saturday from Blythswood Square in Glasgow. Strathclyde Police said there had not been any major disorder, and that the event had gone fairly smoothly.
The procession, which will include 92 bands and Orangemen from 182 lodges, will head for Glasgow Green via West George Street, George Square and High Street. The marches, commonly referred to as the Orange Walk, are celebrations which mark Prince William of Orange's victory over King James at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
'Binge-drinking'
More than 12,000 marchers are expected at the Glasgow event, with a similar number expected in Lanarkshire.
Orangemen from 123 lodges in Lanarkshire and Stirling will march to Coronation Park in Larkhall at 1200 BST, accompanied by 96 bands.
Grand Master of the Scottish Orange Order Ian Wilson said past parades had been "blighted by the infamous Scottish binge-drinking culture".
He said: "The behaviour of a minority can spoil the entire day for our own members and the viewing public.
"I would appeal to everyone to enjoy the excitement and colour of the marches and leave the booze at home."
Road diversions will be in place in both Glasgow and Larkhall during Saturday and motorists are advised to follow these routes and make extra time for their journey.