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UK Prepares for Armed Forces Day Celebrations on June 28

Extensive preparations by local councils aim to ensure smooth parades under sunny skies

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Overview

  • Events across Cleethorpes, Redcar, Scarborough and Liverpool will mark Armed Forces Day with military parades, air shows and static displays
  • Cleethorpes will host a veteran-led motorcycle and military vehicle procession at 11 am followed by a 700-strong march led by the Coldstream Guards at 11:30 am
  • Scarborough’s programme features a replica naval battle in Peasholm Park, public tours of the Nao Victoria and air displays from Eurofighter Typhoons to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
  • In Merseyside, parades will proceed from Liverpool Parish Church to the Pier Head, landmark buildings will be lit red, white and blue and a rock concert will be held at Adventure Coast Southport
  • Road closures, travel guidance and a forecast high of 24 °C are expected to help manage crowds projected to exceed 300,000