Rotherham will come together once again to say thank you to our Armed Forces community at the annual Armed Forces Day event on Saturday 21 June.
Taking place in the town centre, this year’s event will include a military parade, followed by a parade inspection, Act of Worship, speeches, cadet displays and, weather permitting, a spectacular Dakota aircraft flypast.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy live performances in All Saints' Square as well as stalls and military vehicles which will be on display.
The event programme includes:
- Military stalls and vehicles on Effingham Street from 10am to 2pm
- The Armed Forces Day Parade will move off from College Street at 10:20am led by a marching band with military contingents, cadets and veterans
- Entertainment in All Saints' Square from 11:30am
- Dakota Flypast will take place at 1:55pm (weather permitting)
The event provides an opportunity to come together and thank those who have fought for their country, as well as showing support for those currently serving.
Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Rukhsana Ismail said: “I’m delighted to be leading Rotherham’s Armed Forced Day event. It’s a wonderful way to pay tribute to our armed forces community, and it is always so well supported by people from across the borough. It’s a great opportunity for us to all come together to show our gratitude and appreciation to serving troops, service families, veterans and cadets as well as remembering those who have given their lives for our country.”
Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Keenan added: "We’re really proud that Rotherham is home to one of the biggest Armed Forces celebrations in the region. But it’s not just about supporting our armed forces community on one day. The Rotherham Armed Forces Community Covenant is a promise to those who serve, or who have served, and their families which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged by their service in their day-to-day lives.”
Visitors on the day can take advantage of free Saturday parking in all the Council’s town centre off-street car parks (excluding Clifton Park and Museum car parks) to visit the event, as well as enjoy shopping and leisure activities around the centre.
This event has been brought to you by Rotherham Council and our Armed Forces community.
For more a full itinerary of the day visit - www.rotherham.gov.uk/armed-forces
