City of Wolverhampton prepares to remember war dead
2nd November 2024
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Hundreds of veterans, serving military personnel, reserves, cadets and other organisations will march through Wolverhampton City Centre on Remembrance Sunday (10 November).

The parade steps off from Wulfruna Street at 10.30am and the public are encouraged to line the route.

Led by the Pipe Band of West Midlands Fire Service, the parade will make its way into Princes Square, right in Lichfield Street, right into Exchange Street and into St Peter’s Square.

Once assembled in the square, the parade will be joined by civic dignitaries for an outdoor Service of Remembrance which is open to the public to watch.

A 2 minute silence will take place at 11am before the laying of wreaths at the city’s cenotaph.

This will be followed by a service of remembrance inside St Peter’s Church.

Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Linda Leach, said that she hoped as many people as possible will turn out to watch and participate in this year’s event and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

She added: “At a time when our world often feels unstable and frightening, people value our armed forces more than ever.

“Remembrance Sunday is a way for us all to show our appreciation for those who have laid down their lives fighting for our freedom and to remember their valour and service.

“Wolverhampton has a proud tradition of coming together on this sacred day to honour the fallen and I know that once again people will come out in their thousands to line the parade route and observe the service.

“I will be wearing my poppy with pride and I would urge everyone to do the same and show their support for the work of the Royal British Legion.”

The public are advised city centre road closures will be in place on the morning of November 10 to enable the parade to take place.

Wulfruna Street will be closed from 8.30am until 11am. The rest of the parade route will be closed to all traffic from 10.30am to allow the parade to march through safely and will reopen at approximately 10.50am.

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