The Dunloy branch of the Apprentice Boys of Derry has expressed its regret at being denied access to the Co Antrim village on Saturday. However, it is understood it has made contingency plans should the RUC prevent the march reaching its Orange Hall.
The president of the branch, Democratic Unionist Party councillor, Mr John Finlay, said: "We wish to restate that we have a civil right to hold our parade on August 9th and we regret that due to the threat of violence from pan-nationalism, this is being denied to us once again.
"Whilst we recognise that the parade in the Maiden City of Londonderry is of great importance, this should not affect other traditional routes."
Mr Finlay also expressed his continued opposition to negotiations with residents groups.
Speculation in the local press has centred on whether Apprentice Boys from outside branches would gather in Dunloy for a "show of strength", forcing the police to back down.
Last year, trouble flared when about 2,000 Apprentice Boys descended on Dunloy following the RUC's banning of the march. Others believe more subtle tactics will be employed this time.
A spokesmen for Dunloy's Parents and Residents Association, Mr Paddy O'Kane, said if the parade went ahead, "the 100 per cent nationalist people of the village would be held hostage in their own homes again".
He said: "The Dunloy Apprentice Boys talk of civil and religious liberties, yet they can't give us the same liberties.
"If they don't sit down and talk to us, then they will not march. The nationalist residents of Dunloy have the right to say who does and does not parade through this village. "They cannot reroute the parade because there is no other route. It's time they took a look at themselves and asked `where are we going?' Well, they are going nowhere."