28 June 2025

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Events marking Armed Forces Day 2025 will be taking place across the country. Find the nearest one to you by using the map below and scrolling through our list to discover what’s happening and where.

 

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Aberdeen28 June 2025

Aberdeen Armed Forces Day Parade 2025

A parade of serving military men and women, veteran associations, cadet and youth organisations accompanied by local pipe bands and vintage military vehicles. The parade starts at 11:00 am from Albyn Place before moving onto Union Street, Union Terrace, Schoolhill, Upperkirkgate, Broad Street and finishing on Castle Street at the…

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Aldershot28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day Prom in the Park

Join hundreds of people as they wave their Union flags and sing along in celebration of our troops at Aldershot’s free Armed Forces Day Prom in the Park on Saturday 28 June, from 2-5pm in Princes Gardens. The afternoon’s festivities start at 2pm, when the bar and tea tent open,…

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Amersham23–28 June 2025

Armed Forces In Care Homes Day

NAPA will invite our care home members (approx. 3,000 care homes) to recognise and celebrate Armed Forces Day. In the 6 weeks leading up to the day NAPA will publish a digital toolkit for care homes, this will include information and resources to help care homes to plan meaningful events…

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Andover28 June 2025

Andover Armed Forces Day

Our event recognises the contribution of our Armed Forces and to encourage good integration between the military and civilian areas of our community. With Andover being home of the Office of The Chief of the General Staff we go to great lengths to include units and regiments such as Ghurkhas,…

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Ashford29 June 2025

Ashford Armed Forces Day

It will be an event for all the family, with live music, games, cadets, various retail, information and game stalls, further information to follow

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Ayr21 June 2025

Summer fAYRe with Armed Forces and Pipes in the Park

Summer fAYRe with Armed Forces and Pipes in the Park is a hugely popular family fun day held annually on Ayr Low Green on Saturday 21st June 2025 with something for everyone to enjoy. This event incorporates Armed Forces Day with the annual Summer fAYRe and Pipe Band contest which…

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Banbury28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day – Banbury – 2025

Banbury’s Armed Forces Day is back — and bigger than ever! Due to its incredible popularity, we’re moving to the spacious Spiceball Park for an action-packed day that’s fun for all ages. Come and show your support for our Armed Forces and enjoy a fantastic line-up, including: 🔸 Expanded Military…

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Beverley6 July 2025

Beverley Armed Forces Day 2025 (BAFD 2025)

Beverley Armed Forces Day 2025 will recognise the contribution made from across the armed forces and thank them for their services and sacrifices. This year we are again in the heart of Beverley, in Saturday Market. There will be a particular focus on the 80th anniversaries of both VE and…

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Bishop Auckland21 June 2025

Bishop Auckland Armed Forces Day 2025

A family event to celebrate our Armed Forces Personnel and their families, hosting am array of different stands and craft stalls plus much more: Fair Ground Rides (TBC) North East Strongman Promotions will also be holding the 2025 UK Truck Pulling Championships as part of the event. Come along get…

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Blackpool23–29 June 2025

Blackpool Armed Forces Week Sunday Service and Parade

Blackpool Armed Forces Week is Blackpool’s opportunity to say thank you to our heroes. Taking place from 23 – 29 June 2025 , this special week honours serving military personnel, veterans, and cadets with a fantastic programme of activities designed for them and their families—alongside the thousands of visitors who…

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Blacon5 July 2025

Armed Forces Community Day

You are invited to join us for a family fun day celebrating our Armed Forces community. Come along from 10am and take part in a range of fun activities including a youth football festival, inflatables, stalls, music and food and drink. The event is open to the public and free…

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Bognor Regis21 June 2025

BOGNOR REGIS ARMED FORCES DAY

Bognor Regis Armed Forces Day will be Celebrating both the 80th Anniversary of the ending of WWll and our Armed Forces Past, Present and Future. The day will start with a Parade along the Esplanade including Cadets, Serving Personnel and Veterans. We will then have the Drumhead and St Barbara…

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Bradford28 June 2025

Bradford District Armed Forces Day Event 2025

Bradford district celebrates Armed Forces Day On Armed Forces’ Day, Saturday 28 June, there will be a celebratory event in Market Street, Bradford. The event will open with a Drum Head Service at 11am and run until 4pm. Bradford residents will have the opportunity to stand together and celebrate the…

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Bradford28 June 2025

Idle Cricket Club Armed Forces Day Event

Second year held, hoping to be bigger and better with stalls, food vendors, donkey rides, police, armed forces representatives, bouncy castles and bar serving tea, soft drinks, beer, wine, spirits with 10% discount for service personnel and veterans.

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Bradford28 June 2025

SHAPE-UK ‘REMEMBER US’ ARMED FORCES DAY (BRADFORD)

Last year, SHAPE-UK unveiled the only Commonwealth War Memorial outside of London, located in Bradford, to ensure equal recognition for those from Commonwealth nations who contributed to the two World Wars and helped rebuild Great Britain thereafter. This year, we will continue to honour the Armed Forces (AF) and highlight…

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Bridgend28 June 2025

Bridgend Armed Forces Day

Bridgend Town Council will be celebrating the military community by holding an Armed Forces Day event in Bridgend Town Centre on Saturday 28th June 2025 from 1030hrs-1500hrs. Building on the success of 2023’s and 2024’s Armed Forces Day in the town, this free community event is suitable for all ages.…

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Bridgwater28–28 June 2025

Bridgwater Armed Forces Day

This is our third Bridgwater Armed forces day, a free to enter charity event for everyone, with a host of activities in our 2 arenas, and children’s area. and things to see.  From parachuting to archery, to re-enactments, and our version of the famous “Gun Run”, to airsoft shooting and…

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Bristol21 June 2025

South Gloucestershire Armed Forces Day

Nationally Armed Forces Day is commemorated with a number of events to recognise the successes, challenges and sacrifices of our Armed Forces community. This committee endeavours to recognise this in South Gloucestershire annually with an event championing the Armed Forces, recognising their sacrifice, and creating a fun and memorable day…

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Alrewas28–29 June 2025

Armed Forces Weekend

Armed Forces Day is the Nation’s chance to show support for the people who make up the Armed Forces community; from currently serving personnel to their families, veterans and cadets. At the National Memorial Arboretum we will be marking this event across two days with a range of free activities…

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Caldicot28 June 2025

Armed Forces Street Party Celebrations

Caldicot Town Team are a not for profit voluntary led organisation and will be celebrating the Armed Forces Day event, complimenting the National Event being held at Caldicot Castle with a market, live music, street food and lots of vintage and military memorabilia. The event runs all day and into…

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Caldicot28 June 2025

Wales National Armed Forces Day – Monmouthshire

On Saturday, 28th June 2025, Monmouthshire will proudly host Wales’ National Armed Forces Day – an event that provides an opportunity to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel including reservists to Service families, veterans, and cadets. The goal…

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Camberley21 June 2025

Camberley Armed Forces Day Celebrations

Camberley is proud to announce that our Armed Forces Day event is back on Saturday 21st June 2025 across the whole town centre. Showcasing Camberley’s rich history and close links with the Military, this free family fun event will be an opportunity for the local community to come along to…

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Cambridge28 June 2025

Cambridge Armed Forces Day 2025

So we are holding our 2nd Armed Forces Day in Cambridge which is organised by a group of local veterans and is open to everybody to come and have a browse. We have various stalls selling various items many of these are veterans businesses, we also have tombola stalls lots…

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CANVEY ISLAND28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day 2025

Parade through Town to The Paddocks where a short speech and indoor exhibition will be on show for the community to look at and enjoy.

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Catterick Garrison28 June 2025

Armed forces day event

Family fun day, army vehicles, ice cream vans, DJ and live performers. Food vans Military police Ambulances Police Fire Everything is free

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Chatham28 June 2025

Medway Armed Forces Day Celebrations

A free entry public event set in the amazing Historic Dockyard Chatham. This event brings the public at large together with the entire Armed Forces ‘family’ of serving personnel, Veterans, cadets, and their families. The day will feature a military parade and commemoration service, followed by military displays, bands, and…

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Cinderford29 June 2025

Cinderford Armed Forces Day 2025

Aim of the activity. The aim of the event is for the Cinderford branch of the RBL to promote what is available in the Forest of Dean for serving members of the Armed Forces & their families, veterans in the community as well as their families and the local community.…

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EDINBURGH28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day Edinburgh 2025

A Parade led by the Highland and Lowland Bands of the Royal Regiment of Scotland will form up at 10.00 in Charlotte Sq Edinburgh EH24DR the parade will step off at 1030 and will proceed along George St passing a saluting dias at the Assembly Rooms, the parade will end…

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Cleethorpes27–29 June 2025

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE ARMED FORCES DAY WEEKEND 2025

North East Lincolnshire’s Armed Forces Day 2025 (AFD25) will be held over a 3-day period commencing Friday 27TH June through Sunday 29th with our formal AFD being held on Saturday 28th June. AFD25 and previous events have been successfully delivered since 2011 and continued to attract huge numbers and now…

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Consett22 June 2025

Consett Armed Forces and Cycle Festival

The centre of Consett is closed for a British Cycling event. We wish to use that opportunity to hosts a series of events that highlight community activities and specifically the work of the Air and Army cadets as well as ex service associations. The event in 2019 attracted over 10,000…

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Coventry28 June 2025

Coventry City’s Armed Forces Day Service and Parade

On Saturday 28th June 2025 a Service will be held in Holy Trinity Church at 10:30am, followed by a short Parade around Broadgate, commencing at 11:30am, with past, present and future members of the Armed Forces community. Military stalls, displays and attractions will be held in Broadgate for the day.…

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Coventry28 June 2025

Event Name: Armed Forces Community Appreciation Day

The Armed Forces Community Appreciation Day is a family-friendly event celebrating our Armed Forces, veterans, and cadets. Attendees will enjoy a parade, live military demonstrations, meet-and-greet sessions, community stalls, family activities, and cultural performances. The event is free for serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and their families, offering a day of…

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Cranborne28 June 2025

BuildForce Armed Forces Day Charity Walk

Join us for our yearly Armed Forces Day walk. A team of veterans, mentors and industry employers led by BuildForce’s Programme Director, Caroline Logan on a 15 mile circular trek (suitable for all levels) through the idyllic Dorset countryside, ending at the pub for much needed refreshments (courtesy of BuildForce).…

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Darlington27 June 2025

Darlington Armed Forces Day Celebration 2025

Darlington Borough Council would like to welcome all to attend our 2025 Armed Forces Day Celebration. Please join us as we show our appreciation to our serving Armed Forces, their families, veterans and cadets. Our parade of military representatives, veterans, cadets and dignitaries will process from Darlington Town Hall to…

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Delves Lane28 June 2025

Consett, SMARTT Veterans Armed Forces Day

Consett SMARTT Veterans Armed Forces Day is a day dedicated to honouring and recognising the service and sacrifice of active military personnel, veterans, and their families. We aim to raise awareness of the sacrifices made by our service personnel and their families. Activities will take place across the day, including…

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Denton28 June 2025

Tameside Armed Forces Day 2025

ameside Armed Forces Day 2025 is a fun day out for all the family, with an array of activities, workshops and performances on offer, and will be an opportunity for the Tameside community to show its appreciation of the contribution made by all those who serve or have served in…

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Workington28 June 2025

Bike & Car meet armed forces day

A family filled day to demonstrate and explore different bike and vehicles. Token prizes that will go to the best vehicles which the public will vote for. Bouncy castle/ climbing wall / fun fair. Local trade stalls/ music / food stalls / local dance shows / banners/ bunting / free…

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Donnington28 June 2025

Armed Forces Fun day

Free family day full of entertainment for all families in Telford, We have live music all day, Fun fair, Military Vehicles, Local Armed Forces Covenant members running activates. We have the Veterans cafe , Models for Heroes, kids activities including Basketball and Football. We also have representation from Military charities…

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Douglas28 June 2025

Isle of Man Armed Forces Day 2025

The Isle of Man Armed Forces Day (AFD) 2025 is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community on the Island, from serving personnel to Service families, veterans and cadets. Centred on the Villa Marina and Gardens in Douglas, AFD…

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East Grinstead28 June 2025

East Grinstead Armed Forces Day

A small collection of military vehicles and equipment. Displays by the East Grinstead Museum highlighting the work of the Queen Victoria hospital in the area of plastic surgery. Stalls for the British Legion highlighting their work in the community Attendance by regular medical personnel working at the hospital. Cadet drill…

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East Kilbride29 June 2025

Armed Forces Day Family Fun Day

Bringing together Veterans, Serving , Cadets with members of the general Public for a Family fun day Stalls Inflatables Mobile Assault course Bands Dj

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East Kilbride29 June 2025

Armed Forces Family Fun Day

A celebration of our Armed Forces a day of fun and activities Featuring Pipes & Drums Mobile Assault Course Bouncy castles Stalls DJ

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Eastbourne28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day

A family fun day for the community entry is free of charge , a chance to thank our community for their support for our serving forces personel their families and veterans. With craft stalls, music, arena events Imps motorcycle display team, falconry, Dinosaur race, Dog Show, childrens rides, military vehicle…

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Edinburgh28 June 2025

BRAVEHOUND – Armed Forces Day Dog Show

Military charity BRAVEHOUND’s annual Armed Forces Day Dog Show. A fun family day with lots of classes for your dog to enter – representatives of all branches of the Armed Forces and a great opportunity to “meet the BRAVEHOUND s”

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Elgin28 June 2025

Elgin Armed Forces Day

Stalls and demonstrations from RAF Lossiemouth and Kinloss Barracks. Interactive displays from Morayvia and information about Forces Charities. Find out what the local Sea Cadet, Army Cadet and Air Cadet units do and how military personnel aid the local community. There will also be a performance by the RAF Lossiemouth…

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Ely21 June 2025

Ely’s Armed Forces Day

Ely will come together to once again celebrate the contributions of the Armed Forces – past present and future. A full run down of the day will be published in due course.

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Southampton21 June 2025

Fawley Armed Forces Day featuring Fawley Show

We celebrate our 12th Armed Forces Day this year. Various military groups, Military Vehicles, Stalls, Caterers, Live Music, Fun Fair, Farm, Helicopter. A Battle of Britain Flypast has been applied for.

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The Docks28 June 2025

Gloucester Armed Forces Day

This event is a joint venture between the Gloucester Armed Forces Day Committee and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, a group of volunteers. There will be a military parade marching through the city (permissions and licenses inc road closures for this are being dealt with separately through GCC) and terminating…

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Great Sankey28 June 2025

Warrington Armed Forces Day

Warrington Armed Forces Day returns! The North-West’s biggest & best FREE Armed Forces Day festival featuring Armed Forces, Veterans & Cadets stands, stalls, displays and activities. Military vehicles, blank (LOUD!) firing field gun displays, get your hands on all sorts of military equipment. Visit the funfairs, enjoy all sorts of…

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Great Shefford28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day at Great Shefford Sports & Social Club

We will be hosting a family-friendly event at Great Shefford Sports & Social Club on Armed Forces Day for the people of our village of Great Shefford and our surrounding villages. The event will include an organised football match in the local park, games at the club including Aunt Sally…

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Great Yarmouth28 June 2025

ARMED FORCES DAY

To show and respect our armed forces and emergency services. With military and Emergency vehicles, cadets on parade who have been visited by Gt Yarmouth RBL branch. A shield will be awarded to best in training by the Mayor, Cup for best on parade by the RBL Chair and a…

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Greenhithe21 June 2025

Greenhithe RBL Armed Forces Day

To be opened by the Mayor this event brings together cadets, reservists, serving personnel and veterans with local residents. It allows residents to find out more about the Armed Services whilst forming a now annual and anticipated community event.

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Halifax28 June 2025

HALIFAX ARMED FORCES DAY

Military displays from WWII to present day. Including Re-enactment groups, Vehicle enthusiasts, a working Field Kitchen. Local amenities, close to the Bus Station and Rail Travel as well.

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HARTLEPOOL28 June 2025

Hartlepool Armed Forces Day

Hartlepool are holding a AFD on the car park of the Royal Navy Museum Hartlepool. The event will start with a Drum Head service by ex servicemen/ women,cadets and military personnel. Music will be provided throughout the day by both the Hartlepool Brass Band and Creative Minds. There will be…

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Haslingden28 June 2025

VIC – Armed Forces Day Celebration

Veterans in Communities – Riding for Forces & Family bike ride will commence at the Whitehall War Memorial on 23.06.25. 3 riders, collecting for three charities (Veterans in Communities, Scotty’s Little Soldiers & Friends of the Lancashire Army Cadet Force.) Riders will complete a 261 mile ride via canals and…

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HAVERHILL28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day

A military vehicle convoy, pipe band parade, Haverhill Silver Band plus other stalls and entertainment

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Hemel Hempstead28 June 2025

Dacorum Armed Forces Day 2025

Join us this Armed Forces Day as we honour the incredible men and women of the armed forces community — from serving personnel and veterans to service families and cadets. What’s On Enjoy a fun-filled, family-friendly day with activities for all ages, including: – A special film screening – Military…

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Hereford28 June 2025

Herefordshire Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces week in Herefordshire will commence with the raising of the AF Flag in High Town, Hereford and the 5 market towns on Monday 23 June. On Saturday 28th June a celebration and appreciation of the Country’s Armed Forces will take place in the Old Market Shopping centre in…

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Himley29 June 2025

Armed Forces Day at Himley Hall

Held at the beautiful Grade II listed Himley Hall & Park, the free event runs from 11am to 4pm and offers fun for all the family, including a vintage military vehicle display, vintage fairground rides, Punch and Judy shows and 1940s/50s dance lesson taster sessions. There will also be a…

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Honiton28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day

Honiton Town Council working with local voluntary organisations, the Royal British Legion and youth groups are planning to celebrate Armed Forces Day and the 80th Anniversary of VE and VJ day by holding an event on Honiton High Street on 28th June 2025. The event will include military parades, military…

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Huntingdon28 June 2025

Huntingdon Armed Forces Day

Sapley Playing Fields will play host to its first Armed Froces Celebration day with capacity to the public and our Armed Forces Community. We aim to produce a vibrant fun day with local bands performing live music sets, food from catering vendors, and lots of family frinedly activities. We will…

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Huntingdon28 June 2025

Huntingdon Armed Forces Day

We have chosen this venue not only as it is a great open space, where we can bring the local community together, but also a poignant spot to honour and remember those that lost their lives when on 3rd May 1977, a Royal Air Force Canberra bomber was returning to…

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Kenton Bank Foot21 June 2025

Military vs Cancer Armed Forces Day Rugby Event

The Military vs Cancer Rugby Event is an unmissable day of thrilling rugby action and family fun, taking place on Saturday, 21st June 2025, at Kingston Park Stadium, Newcastle! This special event brings together UK Armed Forces Rugby and the North Select XV men’s and women’s teams for a fierce…

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Kingston upon Hull28 June 2025

Hull Armed Forces Day

Following the success of 2024 Armed Forces Day, Hull City Council are proud to deliver an Armed Forces Day Event on 28th June 2025 in Queen Victoria Square and King Edward Street in the City Centre. Working with 150 Regiment in Hull the attractions will include military organisations from the…

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Kingston upon Thames28 June 2025

Armed Forces Community Day Kingston

Proposal: Armed Forces Day Community Celebration at The Keep, Kingston Overview We propose to host a Community Celebration for Armed Forces Day at The Keep – a military housing patch in Kingston consisting of approximately 200 homes – in partnership with Afghan Armed Forces resettled families. This event will be…

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Kinross29 June 2025

Kinross-Shire Armed Forces and Veterans Brunch

A brunch will be held for all serving personnel and veterans living in Kinross-shire. The aim is to help combat isolation and loneliness for some and encourage comradeship and remembrance for all. The Pavilion is fully accessible for those with disabilities. After a full breakfast there will be three short…

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Leeds29 June 2025

Leeds Armed Forces Day 2025

Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Leeds will celebrate Armed Forces Day on Sunday 29th June, 11am – 4pm, with a free event on Briggate in Leeds City Centre. The day will include a parade, stalls, stands and exhibitions, plus activities for the whole family to get involved with.…

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Leicester28 June 2025

Leicester Armed Forces Day Parade

There will be a parade of Armed Forces and Cadets thorough the streets of Leicester. The Parade will commence at 11.00 a.m. and will make its way up High Street to Jubilee Square where there will be a Drum Head Service.

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Edinburgh21 June–6 July 2025

ARMED FORCES’ DAY 2025 : (i) 80th Anniversary of VE Day (1945) & (ii) 360th Anniversary Year of Founding of Corps of Royal Marines (28-Oct-1664-2024).

Three week-ends :- 1/3=Sat-21st & Sun-22nd June ; 2/3=Sat-28th & Sun-29th June ; & 3/3=Sat-05th & Sun-06th July 2025, between 10:00hrs & 16:00hrs. A Life on the Ocean Wave Royal Marines style means being Global-Modern-Ready in the 21st Century. All welcome to attend. Free event. Guided “walk & talk” tours…

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Littlehampton28 June 2025

Littlehampton Armed Forces Day

A day to honour those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. Meet local uniformed groups and get up close to vintage military vehicles and memorabilia. Watch veterans, cadets, scouts and bands parade along South Terrace and enjoy live performances including an arena display. In aid of the…

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Liverpool23 June 2025

Armed Forces Day Celebration

We have a men’s group (JAM – Just Average Men) who have weekly sessions on Monday mornings who will run a armed forces day celebration. This is a support group for anyone who would like to meet new friends & have informal chats, information share & support one and other.…

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Liverpool28 June 2025

Liverpool Armed Forces Day Parade

​Liverpool’s Armed Forces Day parade is a significant annual event that honours the dedication and service of the UK’s armed forces, including current personnel, veterans, cadets, and their families. The city has a longstanding tradition of supporting and celebrating the military. The parade will take place in the city centre…

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Liverpool28 June 2025

MVSC “Armed Forces Day” Muster

The Merseyside Veterans Social Club would like to extend a warm welcome to serving prsonell, veterans and their friends to join us in celebrating AFD 2025. Pop into the Cornmarket for a drink or two. Enjoy the banter.

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London28 June 2025

“True Ambassadors Armed Forces Day Celebration”

True Ambassadors Armed Forces Day Celebration will occur on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at PLMD GROUP LTD, 30 PENNY BROOKES ST, LONDON E15 1GP. This event honours and shows appreciation for the men and women who serve in the UK Armed Forces. The celebration will feature: Live music performances by…

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LONDON29–28 June 2025

Armed Forces Celebration for Children

Family event with jumping castles, face painting, crafts, hear from people who have served in the armed forces, write cards to people serving in the armed forces.

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London28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day at The Garrison

The Garrison is providing a “Hub” (safe place) exclusively for HM Forces Veterans, serving personnel, and their families to relax away from the main public event which is being held opposite at Woolwich Barrack Field. Admission only by HM Forces ID or a valid photo ID Veterans card. The British…

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London28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day Woolwich

The event will take place on Barack Field opposite Woolwich Barracks and will start with a Procession from Woolwich Town Centre at 9.30 am led by the Band of the Grenadier Guards and the RAF Cadets Band. There will be a Parade and inspection on Barrack Field. The event will…

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London21 June 2025

The Soldier: An Armed Forces Day Celebration

A special theatrical performance celebrating the life, family and community of a serviceman. Seen through the eyes of two generations of the same family. A devised piece bringing together a series of community workshops where we have brought together members of the Armed Forces personnel and members of the local…

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Loughborough28 June 2025

Loughborough’s Armed Forces Day

Charnwood is proud to once again stand in support of our service personnel with a family-friendly, community-focused celebration in the heart of Queens Park in Loughborough. Armed Forces Day is a moment to honour the incredible men and women of the Armed Forces – from current serving troops, service families…

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Lydiard Tregoze28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day Celebration

A free event for all of Swindon and surrounding areas. A family day for children to get involved in activities set up by local military forces. Funfair, food, craft and charity stalls All Military invited, Rifles, 280 Squadron, REME, RBL, all holding stalls and activities. Military vehicles and armour on…

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Lyneham28 June 2025

REME Museum Extravaganza in support of Armed Forces Day

Mark your calendars for the REME Museum Extravaganza, in celebration of Armed Forces Day 2025! This fun-filled open day will take place throughout the entire Museum grounds, including the galleries and garden spaces! We ran this event for the first time in 2024, combining the best parts of our previous…

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Maldon29 June 2025

Maldon Armed Forces Day

The Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association in association with Maldon District Council is proud to once again be arranging a FREE day to celebrate the contribution all our Armed Forces have made – both past, present and future in association with Maldon District Council. We will have local veteran breakfast…

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Manchester28 June 2025

Manchester Armed Forces Day – A Big Thank You 2025

Manchester will pay tribute to the outstanding contribution of the nation’s armed forces with a special day of free activities on St Peters Square. Come along for an afternoon of fun activities and honour the members of the Armed Forces and veterans for their dedication and service. The event will…

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Melton Mowbray28 June 2025

DATR Open Day – Armed Forces Military Working Animals

The DATR Open Day – Military Working Animals is scheduled for Saturday, 28th June 2025. This is a family-friendly event. Note: Pets cannot be brought to this Open Day event due to the presence of Military Working Animals on display. Main arena events start at 1030am, but carparks & walk-ins…

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Gateshead28 June 2025

Metrocentre celebrates Armed forces day

We want to celebrate our Armed forces with our customers and visitors to the Metrocentre on this special day of recognition. Average visitors for a Saturday is around 50 – 60 Thousand so great exposure to the community for our Armed forces. We have already secured the services of the…

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Morecambe21 June 2025

Lancaster & Morecambe Region Armed Forces Day 25

The Lancaster & Morecambe Region Armed Forces Day committee are proud to announce our plans for 2025. This one day event is FREE for people to engage with our three objectives: – Encourage regional populace to celebrate the services provided by the UK Armed Forces and Blue Light Services. –…

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Newbury28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day Royal Engineers Freedom of Newbury Parade

Newbury Town Council will hold an Armed Forces Day Royal Engineers Freedom of Newbury Parade in the town of Newbury on Saturday 28th June 2025. After a long association, Newbury was immensely proud to grant the Freedom of the Town to the Corps of Royal Engineers during a formal parade…

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Newtownards21 June 2025

Armed Forces Day 2025

Ulster Flying Club Ards Airfield, Newtownards will be transformed into a vibrant hub of activity to honour the Armed Forces community. It will be a day dedicated to the people who make up the Armed Forces community, with displays, exhibits, family friendly activities and more; a great day out for…

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DONCASTER21 June 2025

Armed Forces Community Parade

Join us for the Armed Forces Community Parade on 21/06/2025, a vibrant and festive celebration dedicated to honoring our military personnel and fostering community spirit. This event is open to everyone, from families and residents to veterans and active service members. The day will begin with a colorful parade featuring…

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NORTHFLEET21 June 2025

Armed Forces Community Parade

Our event will honor the remarkable contributions of the UK Armed Forces by highlighting their dedication to humanitarian efforts and peacekeeping missions worldwide. We plan to create a poignant tribute area featuring displays that showcase the various roles and successes of our armed forces in international operations. This will include…

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Nottingham28 June 2025

Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Beechdale

This event is a community celebration honouring the contributions and sacrifices of our Armed Forces. It’s an opportunity for residents of all ages to come together, show their support, and learn more about the Armed Forces community. Activities: Meet and Greet: Meet local veterans and current service members, hear their…

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Odiham28 June 2025

Odiham Armed Forces Day Bands in the Bury

The community of Odiham, home to the UK Chinook Force, will be celebrating Armed Forces day with a music event in the heart of our village (The Bury). The event will be free to attend and designed to bring together both the forces community at RAF Odiham and the wider…

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Oldbury28 June 2025

Sandwell Armed Forces Day

Sandwell Armed Forces Day will take place on Saturday 28 June 2025, in Civic Square, Oldbury, directly in the heart of the town centre. Celebrating both currently serving armed forces personnel, veterans and their families, the event will include a small parade, an afternoon of mixed stage entertainment representative of…

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Oldham25 June 2025

1940’s Afternoon Tea to Celebrate the Armed Forces

Residents will enjoy a 1940’s afternoon tea, with wartime fancy dress optional, while a ukulele play a variety of songs from the era. Several of the residents in attendance were in the armed forces, as well as close family members and friends, so this is a great opportunity to celebrate…

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Paignton21 June 2025

Torbay Armed Forces Day

Hosted by the Torbay Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast club. The day will start with a parade at 11:00 from the gentleman’s club on the sea front march along the seafront onto the north green. A full day of entertainment in the marquee with bar. The green will be packed…

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Paignton21–22 June 2025

Torbay Armed Forces Day

A day for members of the public to engage with our Armed Forces, Veterans, Reservists and Cadet forces. The day will start with a parade along the sea front finishing on Paignton Green. A large marquee with live entertainment and refreshments all day. on the green there will be various…

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Pembrey28 June 2025

Pembrey & Burry Port Celebrate Armed Forces Day 2025

Armed forces celebration with historical education , traveling museum , welfare and well being stands entertainment and refreshments .For armed forces both serving and veterans, their families friends and general public to enjoy,a family day event. Many stands and stalls with education and history of armed forces and current serving…

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Peterborough21–28 June 2025

Peterborough Armed Forces Family Day, Flag Raising and Civic Ceremony

Peterborough Armed Forces Family Day Saturday 21st June 2025 11:00am -7:15pm Cathedral Square, Peterborough Peterborough Armed Forces Family Day will highlight the Armed Forces in and around the city with attendance from local regular and reserve units, local and national Armed Forces Support organisations, cadet branches and members of the…

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Plymouth28 June 2025

Plymouth Armed Forces Day 2025

Plymouth Armed Forces Day, in association with Babcock, will return to Plymouth Hoe on Saturday 28 June 2025. with over 45k people expected throughout the day, it is an opportunity for the City to thank the the Armed Forces community from currently serving troops to reservists, veterans, cadets and their…

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Pontefract6 July 2025

Wakefield Armed Forces Day Event

Wakefield Armed Forces Day is a day of celebration! This hugely popular, free event will take place on Sunday 6th July, 10am to 4:30pm in the beautiful grounds of Pontefract Park. Designed to celebrate and honour the contributions and sacrifices of both serving and veteran members of the armed forces,…

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Poole28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day – Poole 2025

In conjunction with BCP veterans hub, we at the Royal Marines Association will be manning our Gazebo for the day. Our team are .ixed veterans and civilians and families. There will be memorabilia stickers maps and novelty Armed Forces items for children. We will engage with the public and provide…

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Poole28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day – The Royal Marines Charity – Poole

A Royal Marines veterans Charity Gazebo will be erected in Falkland Square manned by volunteers from the Royal Marines Charity. The volunteers will be on hand to meet with and talk to members of the public and to provide information on the Royal Marines and their history. Equally, advice can…

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Southsea21 June 2025

Portsmouth’s Armed Forces Day

Portsmouth’s Armed Forces Day event returns in 2025, with displays and events on Southsea Common set for Saturday 21 June. This special celebration for Portsmouth’s Armed Forces Day will involve parades, music, displays and a whole lot more. Open to all to come and support the Armed Forces and their…

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Southsea21 June 2025

The Ripple Pond Armed Forces Family Stand

The Ripple Pond are the only UK based charity to solely support those caring for serving people and veterans with service attributable physical, psychological and emotional injuries. We will be holding a stand at the Portsmouth Armed Forces Day event which will enable us to raise awareness of how we…

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Powick28 June 2025

Armed Forces Veteran Community Day at the LINK Community Hub

The Armed Forces Veteran Community Day at the LINK Community Hub is a special event to honour and celebrate the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, cadets, and their families. The event will provide a welcoming space for the local community to come together, show appreciation for the Armed…

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Prudhoe29 June 2025

Prudhoe Armed Forces Day

We areclosing of the main street of Prudhoe where there will be Military Stands and activities . local organisations will also have a stands There will be lots of activiies for the whole family to enjoy At 11:00 am there will be a parade including Serving personel, Veterans , blue…

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Ramsgate28 June 2025

Armed Forces Parade and Drumhead Service

Parade and Drumhead Service. The Parade will form up and parade around one side of the Harbour towards the turning circle at the end of Harbour Parade. There will be a short service at the turning circle. At the end of the service the parade will form up and parade…

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Reading29 June 2025

Reading’s Armed Forces Day

Join Us in Reading to Celebrate Armed Forces Day, VE Day & VJ Day 80! Sunday 29 June 2025 11am – 4pm Broad Street, Reading On the 29 June, Reading will be coming together to honour and remember those who sacrificed so much during the Second World War and all…

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Redcar28 June 2025

Redcar & Cleveland Armed Forces Day

Redcar & Cleveland Armed Forces Day 2025, organised by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council in partnership with Royal British Legion Redcar Branch and Redcar Rotary Club, will take place Saturday June 28th, on High Street, Redcar. The event will commence at 10.30am with a parade of military personnel, both past…

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Ringstead28 June 2025

Ringstead Charity Armed Forces Day Fete

The event will open to the public at 11am on the day of the event We have organised an American Military Chaplin to officially open the event at approximately 11:30am saying a few words along with the village priest from St Mary’s church. The opening ceremony will be followed by…

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Rothehram21 June 2025

Rotherham Armed Forces Day

Rotherham town centre will once again host celebrations for Armed Forces Day on Saturday 21st June 2025. A traditional parade will start from College Street, followed by a parade inspection in All Saints’ Square, there will be a Service of Worship and speeches to remember those who died, and to…

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Royal Leamington Spa28 June 2025

Warwick District Armed Forces Community Event

The whole community is invited to join us on Saturday 28 June from 11am to 3pm with an Armed Forces Day Community Event in the Pump Room Gardens, Royal Leamington Spa. Come and join us for our Armed Forces Day Community Event in Warwick District as a thank you to…

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Rushden28 June 2025

Rushden Armed Forces Day 2025

A Parade consisting of Band, Veterans, Cadet Forces, Uniformed organisations & Military Vehicles etc. starts at 1pm from Alfred Lord Tennyson School Playground, John Street NN10 9NL through the town centre (High Street) and finishes at Rushden Station, Station Approach NN10 0AW. At the Station throughout the afternoon will be…

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Ryde29 June 2025

Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day

Supporting the 16,000 that make up the Isle of Wight Armed Forces Community, Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day returns for 2025. Following last years stunning event that attracted over 10,000 people, this years event is going to be just as impressive. With Air Assets swooping across the Solent skies,…

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Salford28 June 2025

Armed Forces Celebration

1. workshop with children to learn how to salute like the forces 2. children to write thank you cards and will send to our local cadets group 3. make flags 4. story from veterans 5. food and drinks

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Salisbury22 June 2025

Salisbury Armed Forces Day

Come and enjoy a day of entertainment at our Armed Forces Day event! There will be lots of activities for all the family to enjoy, including free workshops, military displays and army charities stalls, as well as street food and live music throughout the day. Join us in showing support…

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Scarborough28 June 2025

Scarborough Armed Forces Day

Scarborough is proud to be hosting Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June 2025 in South Bay. Armed Forces Day events, whether national or local, are a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to service…

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Scunthorpe21 June 2025

North Lincolnshire Armed Forces Day

North Lincolnshire Armed Forces Day 2025 is our annual celebration and thank you to show our support for the dedicated men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from those currently in service, to veterans, cadets and their families, both past and present. It promises to be a…

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SOLIHULL28 June 2025

ARMED FORCES DAY CELEBRATION

We are providing ARMED FORCES family day, with buffet food, free first drink on the house, live singer , family entertainment, including bouncy castles, bowls, board games etc

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South Shields22 June 2025

Armed Forces Fun Day

The day will start with a uniformed parade along the seafront. Once in the park there will be an inspection by the Lord Lieutenant (or deputy) and Mayor of the Borough, this will lead into a service for all. Following the service their will be a fun day with activities…

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Southport29 June 2025

The Atkinson Salutes our Armed Forces

The Atkinson will be hosting a full day of free family activities to celebrate both Armed Forces Day and to commemorate the anniversary of VE Day. Mini exhibitions and talks will tell the stories of people who did the most amazing things. A Great Little Place will be open throughout…

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Spennymoor21 June 2025

Spennymoor Armed Forces Day

The event will commence with a Drumhead Service at 11am and is followed by the Armed Forces Day event from 12 noon to 3.30pm. This has become an annual event in the Towns calendar and gives people the opportunity to show support for the Armed Forces including serving personnel, their…

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St Helens21 June 2025

St Helens Armed Forces Day

St Helens Armed Forces Day will be held at Victoria Park (WA10 2UE), from 11.00am-4.00pm on Saturday 21 June 2025. It is a free event aimed at all the family. The event will begin with a grand parade of Armed Forces Past, Present and Future at 12 p.m. followed by…

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Stanley29–28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day 2025

Join us as a veteran and cadet parade officially open the event! Attendees will be guest to a variety of stalls linking to the Armed Forces and our local community, enjoy free entertainment and activities ad we celebrate our Armed Forces Community and their work.

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Stirling28 June 2025

Stirling Armed Forces Day

Parade from the historic Top of the Town, down in to the city centre. Parade will be open to all serving, veteran and cadet personnel. Parade will be followed by free musical performances in the city centre and a range of stalls.

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Stoke on trent29 June 2025

ARMED FORCES CELEBRATION DAY NORTH STAFFS

Full Military Parade and Drumhead Service with Armed Forces Personnel past and present, Armed Forces Displays, Emergency Services displays. Family Fun Day. Military Vehicle Display, Armed Forcers Charity stalls, Fun stalls for all ages. funfair , Attendees include the Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff, Lord Mayor and Civil Dignitaries from across…

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Sunderland28–29 June 2025

Sunderland Armed Forces Weekend

Sunderland Armed Forces Weekend is a heartfelt celebration designed to honour the courage and commitment of our Armed Forces both past and present. This annual event is open to everyone, making it a fantastic opportunity for families, veterans, active service members and community members to come together. Over the weekend…

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Taunton5 July 2025

Somerset Armed Forces Day 2025

Tell us what its about (briefly) We will hold a free to enter fun day in the park SAFD 25 will be held under the auspices of the National AFD event mandate. A chance for those attending to show their support to the Armed Forces family. Who it’s for (briefly)…

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Tidworth21 June 2025

Tidworth Armed Forces Day

Come down and support all the men and women who have served and currently serving our armed forces. This is an event for all ages and we encourage you all to come down and take part in the big day. This is an event filled with excitement and fun so…

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Morgan Street29–28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day 2025

Armed Forces Day is an annual event organised by Tredegar Town Council in celebration of our armed forces personnel – past and present. The event is open to the public between 12.00 noon and 5.00 p.m. It is a family fun day with live entertainment, stalls for local and military…

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Trimdon Grange21 June 2025

Family Fun Inclusive for All Armed Forces Day

Trimdon Grange Community Centre aim to provide a community family fun event to celebrate armed forces day. During Covid we identified the need to combat social isolation and promote community health and wellbeing, bringing back the good old community spirit. We will again invite other local services such as cadets,…

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Nottingham28 June 2025

Armed Forces Proms in the Park

On the last Saturday in June thousands of people around Britain join together every year to mark Armed Forces Day, a nationwide celebration to honour the work of the British Armed Forces. In Nottinghamshire one of the biggest events takes place in West Bridgford at Rushcliffe Borough Council’s free annual…

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Weston-super-Mare21 June 2025

Weston Armed Forces and Emergency Services Day 2025

The event is a celebration of our Armed Forces and Emergency services personal. The event incorporates a Veterans Parade and Drum head service. Throughout the day visitors of all ages can show their appreciation and enjoy arena displays, stall holder exhibits, demonstrations and themed entertainment.

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Weymouth21–23 June 2025

Weymouth Armed Forces Weekend

This year’s Armed Forces Weekend will take place from Saturday 21st June to Monday 23rd June in Weymouth. The event is held annually to recognise and honour the contributions of the Armed Forces, past, present and future, as well as their families. Schedule of Events Saturday 21st June: Entertainment at…

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Whitby28 June 2025

Whitby Armed Forces Day

The Event will start at 10am with Reveille and a welcome from the Mayor of Whitby. We have a number of veteran associations coming along, there will be live music throughout the day provided by some excellent local groups, trampolines for the kids to enjoy a tombola, pick a flag…

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Whitley Bay28 June 2025

Whitley Bay Comrades’ Club Armed Forces Day commemoration

North Tyneside pipe band will play and lead members from the club, veterans, members of the public cadet corps and local dignitaries and forces charities have been invited, to the cenotaph. A short address from the club president before bugler plays the last post at 11. We hope to have…

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Whittlesey26–29 June 2025

Whittlesey Armed Forces Weekend

Its a weekend to raise money for our armed forces charities and local cadet forces We will be holding a 4 day Beer festival -Living History Groups – Miltary Vehicles – Miltary Bands – Cadets Displays – Stalls – Family Dog Show. BBMF Flypasts {fingers crossed} – Military Charity stalls…

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Wigan28 June 2025

Armed Forces Day Wigan 2025

Join us in Wigan Town Centre on Saturday 28th June for our annual Armed Forces Day event, a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, past and present. The day starts with a military parade at 11am from Mesnes Park,…

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Windsor28 June 2025

RBWM ARMED FORCES DAY 2025

Come to Windsor and watch the Guard change, then come down to the River at Alexandra gardens and watch the procession of Military vehicles, Join the Drum head service remembering VE/VJ day and enjoy the many stall and activities including the Rotary Club Duck Race!

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Windsor28 June 2025

Windsor Championship Dog Show – Armed Forces Day Celebration

Subject: Armed Forces Day – What’s Happening We’re excited to share what’s happening on Armed Forces Day as part of our upcoming event! To show our support and appreciation, we’ve got a range of activities planned: • A vintage trio will be performing two live sets during the day, bringing…

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Wisbech22 June 2025

Wisbech Armed Forces Day Event 2025

On Sunday 22nd June 2025 Wisbech Armed Forces Day event will be staged in Wisbech Park, Lynn Road to allow the residents of Wisbech and surrounding areas to show their support and gratitude to the members of the Armed Forces both past and present. There is no charge to enter…

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Wolverhampton28 June 2025

City of Wolverhampton Armed Forces Day

This free, family-fun event, open to all, is a celebration of our armed forces community and an opportunity to say thank you for all they do for our city and the country. The event will open with a military parade made up of serving armed forces personnel, cadets, veterans and…

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Woodstock28 June 2025

Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum Armed Forces Day

Join us in honouring and celebrating the Armed Forces community, including current serving personnel, veterans, service families, and cadets, at our special Armed Forces Day event at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum. The day will feature free admission to the museum. Explore brand-new exhibitions, such as ‘E.H. Shepard: Before and…

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Worcester29 June 2025

PUKDS Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Celebrating Armed Forces Day

This is an annual wheelchair rugby tournament held by Police UK Disability Sport (PUKDS) held at Worcester University in association with West Mercia Police. The PUKDS board of directors are all armed forces veterans and previously competed in the Invictus Games and invites teams of serving and retired armed forces…

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Workington28 June 2025

Workington Armed Forces Day

Workington Armed Forces Day will be celebrating the work of all our Armed Forces, Veterans & Cadet Corps for the 16th year. our event is a celebration for everyone to show their support, this brings all the local community together, including local dignitaries, veteran associations, friends and families not forgetting…

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Worksop28–29 June 2025

Armed Forces Weekend 2025

The event will be hosted at Worksop RUFC on 13 acres of land in the centre of Worksop. We will be holding the event over the 2 days. Saturday, 28th June – 11am-5pm and Sunday 29th June – 11am -4pm. We will be having eventers such as re-enactment groups,, Bands,…

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Worksop28–29 June 2025

Armed Forces Weekend 2025

The event will be hosted at Worksop RUFC on 13 acres of land in the centre of Worksop. We will be holding the event over the 2 days. Saturday, 28th June – 11am-5pm and Sunday 29th June – 11am -4pm. We will be having eventers such as re-enactment groups,, Bands,…

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York5 July 2025

City of York Armed Forces Day

Join us for a captivating trail through York city centre, highlighting sites of military and historical significance. Along the route, participants will uncover key insights about the Armed Forces Community and the organisations that support them. Businesses along the trail and across York will be offering exclusive discounts and special…

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