Remembrance Sunday
This year, Remembrance Sunday will hold a solemn service to honour and pay tribute to the Armed Forces community.
At 10:30am, a procession of veterans, military personnel, and cadets – led by the Greater Manchester Police Band – will begin their march from John Dalton Street to the Cenotaph in St Peter’s Square.
Shortly after, at 10:45am, the Civic procession will set off from Mount Street, accompanied by the Scots Guards Association Pipe Band, also making its way to the Cenotaph.
Upon arrival, civic dignitaries, members of the armed forces past and present, service organisations, faith leaders, emergency services, and other uniformed groups will gather alongside members of the public to pay their respects.
The commemorative service will begin at 11am, marked by the firing of a maroon to signal the start of the two-minute silence. A second maroon will sound to conclude the silence.
Across the city, numerous community-led Remembrance activities will also take place in cemeteries, Parks, Peace Gardens, and at War Memorials. All of these back up the 3-year partnership with Royal British Legion (RBL), which has also included installing lamppost on poppies in key areas in Manchester.
These events reflect the deep pride Manchester residents hold for the Armed Forces and their enduring legacy.
In addition to Remembrance commemorations, the Council hosts an annual Armed Forces Day event and leads the Armed Forces Covenant, ensuring that service personnel, veterans, and their families are not disadvantaged when accessing public services such as employment, health, and housing.
Remembrance Sunday will be marked on 9 November and Armistice Day on 11 November.
A full list of events to honour the Armed Forces are available on the Council’s website dedicated to Armistice Day events.
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 defense 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.”
