Carla Lockhart MP Celebrates Culture and Heritage at the Royal 13th at Scarva

Carla Lockhart MP • July 16, 2024

Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, joined tens of thousands of spectators for a fantastic day of culture and celebration at the annual Royal 13th event at Scarva. The event, blessed with great weather, showcased our rich cultural history through the traditional Sham Fight between King William and King James alongside an array or excellent musical performances.

Carla expressed her delight at the event's success, saying, "this was another superb day out for all the family at the Royal 13th, Scarva.  Early estimations would indicate that this was potentially the biggest year in quite some time with police saying upwards on 120,000 were in attendance.  We were blessed with great weather, and the best of music from our amazing marching bands. I was delighted to see Upper Bann so well represented with many Sir Knights on parade alongside the most superb pipe, accordion, silver, and flute bands. This just makes me immensely proud of our culture and heritage!


The Royal 13th at Scarva is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, and this year was no exception.  It really was a superb family day out. A massive well done to, RBP 1000 and particularly the Sham Fight Committee”, Lockhart added, commending the organisers for their efforts in creating a memorable experience for all attendees.



Carla Lockhart MP concluded her day by joining the Lurgan Royal Black District Chapter No. 2 on their return parade from Bangor in Lurgan. "Another superb day and I know speaking with members they certainly had an enjoyable day in the seaside town of, Bangor.  I always enjoy seeing the return parade in Lurgan as once again we welcomed a number of Scottish bands to our streets!"


Share

By Carla Lockhart MP December 31, 2025
DUP Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, has been a strong adversary for Northern Ireland agriculture over the last twelve months, and has pledged to continue championing the industry in 2026.
By Carla Lockhart MP December 30, 2025
The DUP’s Westminster Agriculture spokesperson, Carla Lockhart MP, has accused the Labour Government of ‘ stage-managing’ the Farm Profitability Review and deliberately silencing the most serious concern facing farmers – inheritance tax.
By Carla Lockhart MP December 23, 2025
Upper Bann MP, Carla Lockhart has welcomed the government’s decision to increase family farm tax thresholds, offering long overdue relief to a large number of farming families and rural communities.
By Carla Lockhart MP December 18, 2025
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has issued renewed warnings about the EU’s Mercosur trade agreement, describing it as a potential serious threat to Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector.
By Carla Lockhart MP December 18, 2025
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart continues to condemn the Labour Government, describing its controversial Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) reforms as immoral, unjust and fundamentally wrong.
By Carla Lockhart MP December 17, 2025
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has used her final speaking opportunity in Parliament in 2025 to challenge the Government over the continued damage being caused to Northern Ireland by the Windsor Framework.
By Carla Lockhart MP December 17, 2025
Carla Lockhart MP has spent a busy Saturday engaging with community groups, churches and residents across Upper Bann as local organisations step up to support families in the lead-up to Christmas.
By Carla Lockhart MP December 17, 2025
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has welcomed the completion of a new footpath in Oak Grange, Waringstown, describing it as a positive and long awaited improvement for local residents.
By Carla Lockhart MP December 17, 2025
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has congratulated Harold Henning following his election as the new Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, describing the appointment as a significant moment for the Institution and a fitting recognition of long standing commitment and service.
By Carla Lockhart MP December 17, 2025
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has raised serious concerns with Royal Mail following a growing number of reports of delayed and unreliable postal services across Upper Bann and wider Northern Ireland.