HRB Live Remembrance Day 12th November 2023
Event info
| Date: | 12/11/2023 |
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| Time: | 10:30 |
Details
The Royal British Legion is recognised as the national custodian of Remembrance.
Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday in November, is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today.
Bedford holds two events, both organised by members of the branch:
War Memorial
Location Address: 6 The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3PE
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Firstly, the parade and service at the war memorial on The Embankment. This is held on Remembrance Sunday. The parade starts at the ‘Radhuni’ restaurant on The Embankment at about 10.40 a.m. and makes its way down towards the memorial. A service is held at the memorial at 11.00 a.m. and includes the laying of wreaths. The service lasts about 1 hour after which the parade makes its way down towards Harpur Square via St Pauls Square. The following roads are closed in whole or in part between 10.00 a.m. and the close of the parade: The Embankment, Newnham Road, Albany Road, Rothsay Road and Bushmead Avenue.
Secondly, the parade in Riverside Square(formerly on Boots corner). This is held on Armistice Day at 11.00 a.m. and marks the exact time and date on which the First World War came to an end in Europe. It is a short parade of about 10 minutes and includes the traditional two minutes silence.
The public are very welcome to attend both these events.