There will be services held on Sunday and on Tuesday
This year’s Remembrance Sunday service details have been unveiled for St Peter’s Square(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
Details of this year’s Remembrance Sunday services in Manchester have been announced, with a procession set to pay tribute to the Armed Forces community.
Taking place every year, Remembrance Day is held to commemorate the sacrifices of those who have served in the line of duty. It is marked by a two minute silence held across the country at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
This year, Manchester City Council has announced there will be two services held in the city centre to mark both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day on November 11.
This Sunday (November 9), there will be a procession of veterans, military personnel, and cadets – led by the Greater Manchester Police Band – who will lead a march at 10.30am from John Dalton Street to the Cenotaph in St Peter’s Square.
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Veterans, military personnel, and cadets will lead the procession(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
Shortly after, at 10.45am, the Civic procession will set off from Mount Street, joined by the Scots Guards Association Pipe Band, as they also make their way to the Cenotaph.
Past and present members of the Armed Forces will gather at St Peter’s Square, alongside civic dignitaries, service organisations, faith leaders, emergency services, and other uniformed groups to pay their respects.
The firing of a maroon will signal the start of the two-minute silence at 11am. A second maroon will then be fired to conclude the silence.
There will be a similar community-led Remembrance activities taking place across the city as well, including a 7th Battalion remembrance at Whitworth Park, a Church of Saviour service at Harpurhey’s North City Library, and poppy seed sowing at Hulme High Street Library and Leisure Centre.
Remembrance Sunday will be held on November 9
In addition, a series of poppies have been installed on lampposts at key areas across Manchester as part of a three-year partnership with the Royal British legion (RBL).
Manchester Council said its Remembrance events reflect the ‘deep pride’ that Manchester residents hold for the Armed Forces and their enduring legacy.
Councillor Carmine Grimshaw, the Lord Mayor of Manchester, said: “Remembrance Day is a time for Manchester to come together in reflection and unity, In remembrance of our fallen comrades and service personnel who have died throughout the years in defence of our freedoms and beliefs.
“Whether at the Cenotaph or in our local communities, we honour those who served and continue to serve. These events are not only about remembrance; they are about connection, pride, and ensuring future generations understand the importance of service and sacrifice.”
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