ABOUT THE BAND
In 1948, the local Orange Lodges resumed their parades, which had been suspended during the war years. A group of teenagers from Clarkston in Airdrie attended this parade in West Calder, and on return to their home town, decided there and then to form their own band.
They started fundraising from homes and businesses in and around Clarkston. Any goods they were given were raffled and flutes and drums purchased with the proceeds. In less than a year, the band had been formed, kitted out and were ready for their first parade. In July 1949, the Pride paraded for the first time in Airdrie. They were now a fully fledged Loyalist Marching Band.Our founder members were, Neil McAllister, John Adamson (jnr and snr), Tom Armstrong, Bob Mason, Willie Dickie, Alex Mills and David Geddes.
During the 1950's, the band regularly paraded with Whiterock Temperance LOL at their annual parade in Belfast.
Through good years and bad, the Pride played on, as we do to this day. Along the way, we gained many new friends and supporters. The Pride have always been the band of choice of the good people of Clarkston, and in return, the Pride will always play for Clarkston people.
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