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St Helens Armed Forces Day, 22 June 2024
Venue: Victoria Park, St Helens, WA10 6UA
Getting There: Find out how to get to Victoria Park by public transport.
Individual Parking: individuals may use the surrounding streets for parking. Please be considerate to residents when parking, ensuring you do not obstruct driveways and make sure to observe any parking restriction signs. Between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. no vehicle is permitted to move on the event site (apart from emergency vehicles)
ST HELENS ARMED FORCES DAY EVENT PROGRAMME
Time | Activity | Location |
11:30 a.m. | Muster for Armed Forces Day Parade | Windlehurst Gate |
12:00 p.m. | Armed Forces Parade and Mayor's Speech | Bandstand |
12:15 p.m. | Sea Cadet North West Area Band | Bandstand |
12:30 p.m. | Lancashire Royal Artillery Association Pipers | Bandstand Field |
12:45 p.m. | Goldenage Songbird Anna Beaumount | Bandstand |
1:30 p.m. | Royal Marines Association Corps Of Drums North West | Bandstand Field |
1:45 p.m. | Lancashire Royal Artillery Association Pipers | Main Display Field |
2:00 p.m. | 69 Field Gun Artillery Display | Main Display Field |
2:15 p.m. | Goldenage Songbird Anna Beaumount | Bandstand |
3:00 p.m. | North West Veterans Corps Of Drums | Bandstand Field |
3:30 p.m. | CLOSE |
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Armed Forces Parade Route (in Red on the Map) this will include representatives from local Military Units, Cadet Forces, and Veterans.
Main Event Field (Purple Area on the Map) includes the main exhibits and displays
4 LANCS Duke Of Lancaster Regiment (Reserve) | 69 Field Gun Display |
156 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (Reserve) | WWII Field Hospital Display |
Armed Forces Veteran Groups | WWII and Vintage Military Vehicles |
St Helens Sea and Marine Cadets Training Ship Scimitar | Funfair |
St Helens Army Cadet Detachment | Military Uniform Museum |
St Helens Air Cadets 969 Squadron | Classic Cars |
Bandstand Field (Yellow Area on the Map) - Event HQ / First Aid Centre, The Musical Performances, Military Band Displays and Friends of Victoria Park Marquee (teas and coffees)
· Armed Forces Day Parade
· Lancashire Royal Artillery Military Pipers
· North West Sea Cadets Band
· North West Veterans Corps Of Drums
· NW Royal Marines Association Corps of Drums
· The Golden Age Songbird
· Friends of Victoria Park