Number of parades in Glasgow revealed: which organisation holds the most?

The number of parades through Glasgow has dropped by around 25% in the last three yearshas to be notified of the intention to hold an event on the streets.The council said there has been a trend of the number of parades reducing but the number is still “significant”.In the last year, there were 233 public processions, which is down from 310 in 2019/20 the first full year before covid restrictions stopped any events for more than a year.

The Apprentice Boys of Derry was next highest with 21 last year and 62 since 2019, followed by the Black Institute with 14 last year and 40 in total.Trade Unions held a total of six marches and three in the last year.

The report stated: “While the vast majority of processions pass without difficulty and in compliance with the requirements set out in the Code of Conduct, it is acknowledged that in a small number of cases, there have been complaints and concerns regarding the conduct of participants or followers. “It is also recognised that there are a number of challenges to the city posed by processions, which include disruption to public transport and traffic flow, particularly where the procession passes through the city centre, as well as disruption to businesses, retail and tourism.”

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