Some 2,000 people are expected to attend Orangefest in George Square this weekend despite a 25,000 signature petition trying to halt it.
Should Glasgow City Council allow Orangefest to go ahead?
- Yes
- 49
- No
- 377
An awareness raising festival organised by the Orange Order is to take place in Glasgow’s George Square this weekend.
Billed as an attempt to open dialogue in a divided city with the aid of history talks, choirs and even a bouncy castle, the order says it is responding to calls to become more transparent.
But for opponents, the use of Glasgow’s most prominent public square to the Orange Order to explain its cultural heritage is going too far.
An online petition opposing the event has gathered nearly 25,000 signatures with critics saying the council is fostering bigotry by allowing the event to take place.
What do you think? Should the council allow the event to take place, considering the violence and unrest that Orange walks sometimes leave in their wake? Or do you believe it is a genuine attempt by the order to become more transparent?
