by holding an Armed Forces Day party

Hold an Armed Forces Day party

If you can’t find an event near you, why not hold your own? On Saturday 26 June, whether you’re watching the World Cup (let it be England), rugby (let it be Wales), the Wimbledon Championships (consumed by Murraymania) or Glastonbury, why not include Armed Forces Day in your celebrations at home with a party pack or by flying a flag at the event?

A get-together for family and friends will be a terrific way to show your support for the Armed Forces community. A picnic in the park, themed barbeque, full blown knees up in your living room or a street party, are all great ways to celebrate with friends and neighbours. Help and advice on what makes a street party successful can be found at www.streetparty.org.uk and you can get hold of Armed Forces Day flags, bunting and other resources to decorate your event.

So paint the kids’ faces red white and blue, unfurl an Armed Forces Day flag and maybe even raise a glass yourself (well, it is a party after all). Thousands of people all over the country will be doing the same - join them and be part of this great national event.

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