This year, Remembrance Sunday will hold a solemn service to honour and pay tribute to the Armed Forces community.
At 10:30am, a procession of veterans, military personnel, and cadets – led by the Greater Manchester Police Band – will begin their march from John Dalton Street to the Cenotaph in St Peter’s Square.
Shortly after, at 10:45am, the Civic procession will set off from Mount Street, accompanied by the Scots Guards Association Pipe Band, also making its way to the Cenotaph.
Upon arrival, civic dignitaries, members of the armed forces past and present, service organisations, faith leaders, emergency services, and other uniformed groups will gather alongside members of the public to pay their respects.
The commemorative service will begin at 11am, marked by the firing of a maroon to signal the start of the two-minute silence. A second maroon will sound to conclude the silence.
Across the city, numerous community-led Remembrance activities will also take place in cemeteries, Parks, Peace Gardens, and at War Memorials. All of these back up the 3-year partnership with Royal British Legion (RBL), which has also included installing lamppost on poppies in key areas in Manchester.
These events reflect the deep pride Manchester residents hold for the Armed Forces and their enduring legacy.
In addition to Remembrance commemorations, the Council hosts an annual Armed Forces Day event and leads the Armed Forces Covenant, ensuring that service personnel, veterans, and their families are not disadvantaged when accessing public services such as employment, health, and housing.
Remembrance Sunday will be marked on 9 November and Armistice Day on 11 November.
