Veterans and serving military personnel are to be recognised in Salford this month as the city hosts a series of events in their honour.
A flag-raising ceremony, a community parade and the display of banners at the town hall are among the events planned for National Armed Forces Week.
The annual event, which celebrates the people who serve or who have served their country, runs from Monday 22 – Sunday 28 June.
Salford residents are being encouraged to join in the celebrations and come together to pay tribute to local service personnel during the city’s centenary year.
“Armed Forces Week gives communities across Salford the opportunity to come together and honour our Armed Forces, both past and present,” said Salford’s Ceremonial Mayor Councillor Robin Garrido.
“It is a meaningful time to show our gratitude and support for the Armed Forces community, and to recognise the enormous sacrifices and contributions made in service of our country.”
The City’s Armed Forces Week commemorations will begin at 10.30am on Monday 22 June with a flag-raising ceremony on the front steps of Salford Civic Centre.
Marks of respect will be seen across communities in Salford, including banners displayed at Salford Civic Centre in Swinton later this month in support of the Armed Forces community.
Salford’s Armed Forces Day Parade which will take place on Saturday 27 June will begin at Dukes Drive Car Park, Monton at 10.30am, finishing at Winton Park, on Dover Street, where the family fun day will commence.
There will be fun activities including small children’s rides, face painting, a climbing wall, magician and lots of other great entertainment.
Service personnel, veterans and their families will all take part in the parade and will be joined by Salford’s Reservists and Cadet Units, Salford’s Ceremonial Mayor Councillor Robin Garrido and Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett.
Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett added: “Our Armed Forces remain firmly in our thoughts, and I want to express my sincere thanks to them and their families for all they do to keep our country safe. I am proud to stand with our Armed Forces community and the residents of our great city, joining people across the country in a shared moment of remembrance and appreciation.”
