UUP secure lighting up of Stormont to mark NI Centennial parade

UUP Deputy Leader Robbie Butler MLA said:

“Marking the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland is something of huge importance to a lot of people here.  Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 many events could not go ahead as planned last year, so I am glad that the parade has been able to take place this year.  It is a landmark event that marks the end of the decade of centenaries.

“Given the parade is leaving from the Stormont Estate I felt it important that Parliament Buildings could play a role in marking the day and I am delighted that we have secured permission to light it up orange.  I hope that everyone taking part in and watching the parade on Saturday has a fantastic day as we look to the next one hundred years of Northern Ireland.”