Order makes parade alcohol pledge

The Tour of the North is taking place on Friday

The Orange Order has said it will help the police stop people drinking alcohol at a parade in north Belfast on Friday.

Officials organising the Tour of the North march in the city said they wanted to create a family atmosphere.

Stephen McAlister, from the order, said they had worked closely with the police on their plans.

"What we will do is, we will have a marshal close by police and officials," he said.

"Just to say to the community 'look this is wrong, we don't want this and we support what the police are doing'."

Last week, it was announced that a deal had been brokered by Ardoyne residents and parade organisers to alter the route of the parade.

Following talks, the return journey of Friday's parade will not pass the Ardoyne shops flashpoint.

In the past there have been violent clashes during the Tour of the North.