POLICE have warned they will crack down on any sectarian behaviour and drunken disorder during tomorrow's annual Orange Order parade in Glasgow.

POLICE have warned they will crack down on any sectarian behaviour and drunken disorder during tomorrow's annual Orange Order parade in Glasgow.

About 8000 people from the city's 182 lodges are expected to walk to commemorate the Battle of the Boyne, with thousands more supporters and followers making for the rally at Kelvingrove Park.

John Neilson, Assistant Chief Constable, said: "The parade will have a major impact on traffic in the city centre, but the main issue for the force and public is the excessive drinking and public nuisance caused by those who follow the parade.

"The force's priority is public safety. We want to make sure people can come in to the city centre without too much disruption or feeling intimidated by excessive drunkenness and sectarian or disorderly behaviour."

Mr Neilson said officers would clamp down on all anti-social behaviour, including urinating in the street.

Ian Wilson, Grand Master of the Orange Order, said: "The annual Glasgow Boyne Celebrations is the city's biggest street event. There is no place in our celebration for public drinking, abusive behaviour or offensive chants."

Drivers are being warned there will be a considerable impact on traffic, particularly around George Square, St Vincent Street, Blythswood Square, Bath Street, Sauchiehall Street and Kelvin Way.