Scarborough Prepares For Another Huge Armed Forces Day Event

After Scarborough hosted the Armed Forces Day’s national celebrations last year, the town has a full programme of memorable events lined up for next month. On Saturday, 24 June, thousands of people can expect a packed programme of displays, spectacular parades, musical performance, interactive exhibits and much more in the coastal town.

The one-day free event will see the skies above Scarborough’s South Bay graced by the sights and sounds of a variety of aerobatic displays. These include The Titans Display Team, The Strikemasters, The Starlings Aerobatic Team and Miles Messenger.

There is also plenty to see and do on the ground, too, thanks to marching bands, military parades, live demonstrations and interactive exhibits. Huge crowds are expected to browse around the stalls from charities, partners and military organisations as they line the seafront.

Council leader, Cllr Carl Les, said: “We are delighted to show our support for our brave servicemen and women. Armed Forces Day recognises the important contribution our Armed Forces have made and continue to make to our country and we thank them wholeheartedly for their service.

“Scarborough Armed Forces Day is one of the biggest and most popular annual events in the country. The breath-taking air displays are, for many spectators, the main highlight of the day and after the success of last year’s national event, this year’s line-up will be no exception. We look forward to seeing crowds of people enjoy the family-friendly event.”

To mark the start of the Armed Forces Day’s week of celebrations, a poignant flag-raising ceremony, led by the Scarborough Charter Mayor, Cllr John Ritchie, will take place at 10.20am on Monday, 19 June, at the Town Hall gardens in St Nicholas Street, Scarborough.

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