Bexley Armed Forces parade: free dates and route

Bexley will mark Armed Forces Day with two public events in Bexleyheath: a flag-raising ceremony at the Civic Offices on Monday 22 June at 10:15am, followed by the annual Civic Parade on Sunday 28 June from 9:45am.

The events are free, and residents are welcome to attend. The main locations are the Civic Offices on The Broadway and Christ Church, Bexleyheath, with the parade moving between the two venues before returning to the Civic Offices at about 11:45am.

Flag-raising at the Civic Offices on 22 June

The London Borough of Bexley will recognise Armed Forces Day on 22 June when the Mayor of Bexley, Councillor Lisa-Jane Moore, raises a flag outside the Civic Offices in Bexleyheath.

The ceremony is due to begin at 10:15am at the front of the Civic Offices. It will be followed by a short service giving thanks.

The 265 Kent and County of London Yeomanry (sharpshooter) Support Squadron and 71st (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment are expected to attend. Representatives from Bexley’s Royal British Legion branches and local cadet groups will also be present.

Armed Forces Day officially falls on 27 June, giving communities across the country a moment to show support for serving personnel, veterans, cadets and the wider Armed Forces community. In Bexley, the borough’s public recognition begins several days earlier with the Civic Offices ceremony.

Civic Parade route through Bexleyheath

The annual Civic Parade takes place on Sunday 28 June. Those taking part will set off from the Civic Offices at 9:45am, led by a marching band and the Mayor.

The parade route runs from the Civic Offices along The Broadway to Christ Church, Bexleyheath. Youth groups, veterans and other local organisations are expected to take part.

At Christ Church, Rev’d Trevor Wyatt will lead a service of community celebration and thanks to welcome the new Mayor. The service begins at 10:30am, and all are welcome to attend.

After the service, the parade will march back to the Civic Offices, with arrival expected at approximately 11:45am.

Residents following Armed Forces Day events elsewhere may also want to compare local arrangements with this guide to a Coventry Armed Forces Day parade.

Schedule for residents

Mayor thanks Armed Forces families

Councillor Lisa-Jane Moore said she was delighted to raise the flag in recognition of Armed Forces Day and thanked the men and women of the Armed Forces for their service, sacrifice and commitment.

She also paid tribute to Armed Forces families, saying their strength and support “often go unseen but are never taken for granted”.

The Mayor said the annual Civic Parade showcases the individuals and groups who contribute to the borough, adding that she hoped residents would join the celebration of those who give so much to Bexley.

For anyone attending on 28 June, the key public points are the 9:45am parade start at the Civic Offices, the 10:30am service at Christ Church, and the expected return to the Civic Offices at about 11:45am.

Source: London Borough of Bexley

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