Harry Hall, Portadown Defenders Flute Band cymbal player, pictured before Friday night's parade. PT34-223.Harry Hall, Portadown Defenders Flute Band cymbal player, pictured before Friday night's parade. PT34-223.
Harry Hall, Portadown Defenders Flute Band cymbal player, pictured before Friday night's parade. PT34-223.

In pictures: Smiles through the rain as Storm Betty turns up at Portadown Defenders Flute Band parade

Portadown Defenders Flute Band’s annual parade went ahead on Friday evening despite the arrival of Storm Betty with heavy rain and wind.

Mavemacullen Accordion Band members were invited to lead the main parade as they celebrate the band’s 70th anniversary this year, followed by visiting outfits from far and wide.

The evening was rounded off with a disco in Portadown Town Hall.

Photographer Tony Hendron went along to meet up with some of those who braved the weather to support the event.