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Thirty-three preceptories and 31 bands will take part in the procession, with a starting time of noon for the main parade, returning at 15:30 BST.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2022

A total of 105 preceptories and 95 bands will parade through Bangor to the demonstration field at Ward Park.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2022

A total of 81 preceptories will take part, accompanied by 75 bands, which could involve a total of about 6,000 in the procession.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2022

It is thought that about 350 preceptories and about 300 bands will be involved in the traditional events.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2022

In the interval between these different voyages, the young knights were diligently employed at the different preceptories in the religious and military exercises necessary to fit them for their high vocation.

From The History of the Knights Templars, the Temple Church, and the Temple by Addison, Charles G.