Merton’s free Armed Forces Day parade comes to Wimbledon
Merton’s Armed Forces Day Parade will take place in Wimbledon Village on Saturday 27 June, with the public invited to watch the procession and stay for speeches, live music and a community picnic.
The parade is free to attend. It begins at 12 noon, marching from Lingfield Road to the War Memorial in Wimbledon Village. Everyone is welcome, including military personnel, families, veterans, cadet and youth organisations, and residents who want to show support for service members past and present.
The event comes as Navy veteran Councillor Nedra Daniel takes on the role of Merton’s Armed Forces Champion, a council position intended to act as a voice and first point of contact for the borough’s Armed Forces community.
Parade route and timing in Wimbledon Village
The Royal British Legion will lead the annual Armed Forces Day Parade through Wimbledon Village on Saturday 27 June.
The confirmed parade route runs from Lingfield Road to the War Memorial. The march is due to begin at 12 noon, with military personnel and their families, cadet and youth organisations, and veteran associations taking part.
At the War Memorial, speeches will follow the parade. From 12.30pm, the programme moves on to live music and a community picnic on Wimbledon Common.
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Event | Armed Forces Day Parade |
| Date | Saturday 27 June |
| Start time | 12 noon |
| Main location | Wimbledon Village |
| Route | Lingfield Road to the War Memorial |
| After the parade | Speeches, live music and community picnic on Wimbledon Common |
| Cost | Free |
| Entry | Everyone is welcome |
A public event for service families and residents
The parade is aimed at both the Armed Forces community and the wider public. Merton Council said the Armed Forces Champion role covers veterans, serving personnel, reservists and military families.
For residents, the day is a visible borough gathering rather than a ticketed civic ceremony. The source confirms no booking requirement and no admission charge, with the invitation extended to anyone who wants to attend.
Readers looking for similar Armed Forces Day events elsewhere can also compare details with this guide to a free London Armed Forces Day ceremony.
Merton’s new Armed Forces Champion
Councillor Nedra Daniel has been appointed Merton’s Armed Forces Champion, taking over from former Councillor Dennis Pearce.
Daniel served in the Royal Navy from 2007 to 2017 after moving to the UK from St. Vincent and the Grenadines at the age of 25. During her decade of service, she was posted to HMS Ark Royal, HMS Illustrious and HMS Defender.
The role involves promoting the Armed Forces Covenant, raising awareness of obligations under the Armed Forces Act 2021, the NHS constitution and other relevant legislation, and acting as an advocate for local service members and families.
Daniel said her years in the Royal Navy shaped her values of discipline, integrity and resilience, while also giving her insight into the pressures faced by those who serve.
“I know that it can be hard for those that have served and their families to access the housing, health, employment and wellbeing support they need, and I intend to tackle that problem,” she said.
What to know before attending
The confirmed meeting point for the public event is Wimbledon Village, with the parade travelling from Lingfield Road to the War Memorial from 12 noon.
The source gives no end time, booking system or accessibility details, so residents should plan around the confirmed parade start, the War Memorial speeches and the 12.30pm picnic on Wimbledon Common.
Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of Merton Council, said Daniel’s Royal Navy service made her suited to the role and also thanked Dennis Pearce for his years of service as Armed Forces Champion.
Source: Merton Council
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