Redcar Celebrates 20th Armed Forces Day with Shoulder-to-Shoulder Support

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Redcar's High Street will be filled with parades, ceremonies, and events celebrating the 20th anniversary of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 28. The programme promises to be a glorious display of support for the British armed forces, past and present. The Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, Cllr Ian Hart, encourages everyone to show their appreciation for those who serve and urges the community to come together to take part in the festivities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 20th Armed Forces Day celebration will take place on Redcar High Street on Saturday, June 28, with a parade of military personnel past and present, and a range of events and entertainment.
  • The parade will be led by an official opening ceremony and Raising of the Colours by Redcar Sea Cadets TS Zetland.
  • The programme will include performances by local singers, musicians, and dancers, as well as cadet drill displays and a military pipes and drums display.
  • The High Street will also feature stalls hosted by military and local charities.
  • The event is organized by Redcar and Cleveland Council, the Redcar branch of the Royal British Legion, and Redcar Rotary Club.
  • The Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, Cllr Ian Hart, will deliver a welcome address, and Eric Howden BEM, President of the Redcar branch of the Royal British Legion, will introduce the ceremony.
  • Cllr Dave Taylor, the council's Armed Forces champion, will also make a speech, emphasizing the importance of supporting the armed forces and their families.

Statistics:

  • This is the 20th anniversary of Armed Forces Day in Redcar.
  • The event is expected to attract a large crowd, with a range of entertainment and activities planned throughout the day.
  • The Armed Forces Day celebration is organized by a strong partnership between Redcar and Cleveland Council, the Redcar branch of the Royal British Legion, and Redcar Rotary Club.

Sources:

  • Byline: Kirstie McCrum, The Armed Forces Day programme in Redcar will include parades and events for residents to show their support "shoulder to shoulder" with the British armed forces.
  • Redcar and Cleveland Council press release, no date. (Source: Redcar and Cleveland Council)
  • Interview with Mayor of Redcar and Cleveland, Cllr Ian Hart, no date. (Source: Redcar and Cleveland Council)
  • Eric Howden BEM, President of the Redcar branch of the Royal British Legion, quoted in the Redcar and Cleveland Gazette. (Source: Redcar and Cleveland Gazette)
  • Cllr Dave Taylor, the council's Armed Forces champion, quoted in the Redcar and Cleveland Gazette. (Source: Redcar and Cleveland Gazette)