Disruption expected as thousands to march in Orange Order parade commemorating VE Day

Thousands of people are set to parade across Glasgow in honour of VE Day organised by the Orange Order.

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of VE day, set to take place on Thursday, May 8. The march, set to draw in 2,500 members of the Orange Order to Glasgow from across the country, was organised by the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow and will take place on Saturday, May 17.

Much more people are expected to observe the march along the parade route, though an accurate estimate would be difficult to measure.

Roads along the route will be closed while the parade is taking place. The exact route will be as follows:

• Assembly at Wishart Street by Glasgow Cathedral
• On to High Street
• Along George Street
• On to Montrose then Cochrane Street towards George Square
• Along St Vincent Street
• Down Renfield Street
• on to Paisley Road West
• Turning at Harvie Street in Kinning Park
• On to Brand Street
• Ending at Lorne Street.

The parade will begin in the morning of Saturday, May 17 at 9.45 am. It is one of several events being held in the city. Usually the march would begin or end in George Square, though it is currently shut for redevelopment.

An official VE day event organised by Glasgow City Council will be held at Glasgow Cathedral on Thursday, May 8 at 1pm.