A REMEMBRANCE Day ceremony in honour of Leicester’s war dead is due to take place at Victoria Park.
The memorial service and parade will take place on Sunday, November 8, and about 3,000 people are expected to attend to pay their respects.
The event will take place at the park’s war memorial at 10.55am, and will finish at 11.40am with a march past along Peace Walk.
Leicester Lord Mayor Roger Blackmore will lead the procession of local dignitaries, and The Rt Reverend Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester, will hold he memorial service.
The Last Post will be played ahead of a two-minute silence to remember the war dead.
Wreaths will be laid at the war memorial, with faith leaders from across the city joining in prayers. Others present will include the Seaforth Highlanders and other representatives of the armed forces, the City of Leicester Singers and the Salvation Army Band.
Visitors should arrive at the war memorial by 10.45am, and parking is available at nearby Granville Road, accessed from London Road. Disabled parking is available at Coach Drive, which is accessed from Victoria Park Road.
Some parking or access restrictions will also be in effect along the parade route, including University Road, Regent Road, De Montfort Street, Granville Road, Victoria Park Road and London Road.
Councillor Blackmore said: “I hope that local people will join me and other dignitaries and veterans to formally pay tribute to those who have given their lives in service to this country.
“It is a great honour for me to be part of this year’s remembrance service and parade, and I would be delighted to see a large crowd at this year’s service.”
Photos to follow after the event...
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