Remembrance Sunday parade to return to Worcester city centre after two years

The annual Remembrance Sunday parade will return to Worcester city centre this year after two years of being held at a smaller scale due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The parade will take place on Sunday, November 13, and will start from the Guildhall at 10.45am. It will then proceed along High Street, The Cross, Broad Street and Foregate Street, before finishing at the War Memorial in Cathedral Square for a service of remembrance.

The parade will be led by the Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Stephen Hodgson, and will include representatives from the armed forces, emergency services, and local organisations.

Members of the public are encouraged to line the route of the parade and pay their respects to those who have served and died in defence of their country.

The service of remembrance at the War Memorial will start at 11am and will be led by the Bishop of Worcester, Dr John Inge. The service will include readings, prayers, and the laying of wreaths.

The parade and service of remembrance are an important opportunity for the people of Worcester to come together and remember those who have given their lives for their country.

They are also a reminder of the importance of peace and reconciliation and the need to work together to prevent future conflicts.

The Royal British Legion is the leading charity providing financial, social, and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, their families, and dependants.

The Legion's mission is to "ensure that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect."

The Legion provides a range of services to its members and veterans, including financial assistance, housing support, and employment advice.

The Legion also runs a number of care homes and respite centres for veterans and their families.

The Legion is funded by donations from the public and through fundraising activities.

Anyone can become a member of the Legion, regardless of whether or not they have served in the Armed Forces.

For more information about the Legion, please visit their website at www.britishlegion.org.uk.