Armed Forces Week Celebrations Across Merseyside

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Music celebrations and parades will be held across Merseyside to mark Armed Forces Week, commemorating the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. The week-long event culminates in Armed Forces Day on June 28, with various events taking place across the region. Liverpool's annual service for invited guests will be held at Liverpool Parish Church, followed by a parade in front of the Three Graces, with the band of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, Liverpool Scottish Association, and veterans and cadets in attendance. Southport will host a range of events, including a concert, prayer services, and military parades, displays, and activities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Armed Forces Week is celebrated annually in late June, culminating in Armed Forces Day on June 28.
  • Liverpool's annual service for invited guests will be held at Liverpool Parish Church on June 28, followed by a parade in front of the Three Graces.
  • The Town Hall, Cunard Building, and St George's Hall will be lit red, white, and blue from June 27 to 30.
  • Southport will host a range of events, including a concert, prayer services, and military parades, displays, and activities.
  • The Frontline Sounds event, part of the North West Armed Forces Festival, will take over Adventure Coast Southport on June 28, featuring live music and raising vital funds for the Royal British Legion Armed Forces Community Hub.
  • A Drumhead service will be held in the Princess Diana Gardens at 10:30 am on June 29, conducted by Rev Ben Dyer from Christ Church in Southport.
  • The Armed Forces Parade will form on Chapel Street at the junction with Tulketh Street and will march past the saluting dias on Nevill Street, where the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside representing His Majesty the King will receive the salute.
  • A road closure will be in place from 9:30 am to midday to support the parade.
  • Static displays and activities will take place throughout the day in King's Gardens in Southport, including military recruiting displays and stands, cadet Force stands, musical entertainment, and military vehicle displays.
  • The Atkinson on Lord Street will host a large number of people sharing their stories throughout the day.

Statistics:

  • Armed Forces Day will be held on June 28.
  • Over 1,000 people are expected to participate in the Armed Forces Parade in Southport.
  • The Frontline Sounds event will feature a concert with Status Quo tribute band The Quo Experience as the headliner and supported by local trio Incipio.
  • The event will raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion Armed Forces Community Hub.
  • The Drumhead service will be attended by over 200 people.
  • The parade will be led by the Liverpool Scottish Pipes & Drums band.

Sources:

  • Andrew Teebay, Liverpool Echo
  • Christopher Megrath Musters, Byline: