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Police in Newry are advising motorists of traffic disruption in the city on Thursday as the Twelfth of July parade takes place.
With around 40 bands expected motorists should expect delays in the Belfast Road, Downshire Road and Carnbane Way areas between 12 noon and 6pm and should allow extra time for their journeys.
If you are not attending the event you are advised to use an alternative route.
Diversions will be in place and we would ask for your patience.
Police in Newry are reminding anyone attending this years Twelfth of July parade in Newry to be mindful of the law around street drinking..
Neighbourhood Inspector David Hutchinson said: "During the past few years we have worked closely with the Orange Order, other parade and event organisers and partners to tackle the problem of drinking at public events and we have seen on street drinking drop to very low levels with only 12 units of alcohol seized at last year's event.
"We want to do even better this year and while we want people to enjoy themselves, we would stress that they must do so safely and legally.
"We are sending out a very clear message that drinking either on the parade route or on the street is illegal and officers will not hesitate to enforce legislation and bye-laws.
"Officers on patrol will confiscate alcohol being consumed illegally and report people to local councils, the PPS, or Youth Diversion Officers.
Inspector Hutchinson added: "We would also urge people planning to go out to any of the local bars to drink in moderation. Often when people drink excessively there can be a tendency for instances of anti-social behaviour and assaults to rise. No one in Newry wants to see that happen. We want people to have a good day out but to do it with consideration for others."
