Published Friday, 08 July 2011
GARC members had applied to hold their own parade at the north Belfast interface at the same time as bandsmen return from demonstrations across the city.
The watchdog said they can hold their parade on Tuesday night, but imposed restrictions on their route.
Nationalist residents will be allowed to protest along Berwick Road and Estoril Park to the junction of Estoril Park and Balholm Drive between 7pm and 9pm.
A Twelfth of July Orange order parade will process on the Crumlin Road at the same time.
The Parades Commission said it considered the "threats of disorder and the potential injuries that could result from that" before making its determination on Friday.
"Should the (GARC) parade process without restriction, there will be an adverse effect on already fragile community relations and potential for public disorder", it said.
No-one from the GARC was available for comment on Friday.
Last week, the watchdog gave the Orange Order the go-ahead to march past the Ardoyne shopfronts on the Twelfth of July - but with restrictions.
It ruled that the Ligoniel True Blues will pass the flashpoint near the Crumlin Road with no music, no flying of flags, and no supporters on its return leg.
On Friday, DUP leader Peter Robinson hit out at the decision, saying the Parades Commission was "overstepping the mark".
"Regrettably over the last few months we have seen a step-change in the interference and authoritarian attitude of the Parades Commission.
"On the Crumlin Road, the Commission has determined that the Union Flag, our national flag, must be furled whilst the parade passes that section of road. This is unacceptable and intolerable.
"Moreover the parade must pass in absolute silence and even a single drumbeat is not permissible. Years of engagement by the North and West Belfast Parades Forum have been dismissed and republican violence has been rewarded."
On Friday night, Grand Secretary of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Drew Nelson appealed for people to remain calm over the next few days.
"I believe that these determinations by the Parades Commission have heightened tensions amongst our community," he said.
"Any disturbances over the next few days surrounding our parades will not be in the interests of the Orange Institution."
Last year violent clashes erupted and police came under attack during four nights of serious sectarian rioting in the area.
Shots were fired, petrol bombs thrown and cars were hijacked and set alight.
Among the worst of the trouble, a female police officer was badly injured when a concrete block was dropped on her head.
Chief Constable Matt Baggott told UTV he was apprehensive but hopeful ahead of the Ardoyne parades.
Earlier this week, over 20 men were sentenced for their part in the violence in the area last July.