Scarborough Armed Forces Day
South Bay, YO11 1PD
11:00 – 17:00
Free Entry
The full programme has now been released for Armed Forces Day Scarborough 2023.
There is a mix of parades, bands, stands and demonstrations both on the ground and in the air throughout the day. Expect to see showcases of military vehicles, vintage stalls and incredible displays along the town’s seafront.
The event is one of hundreds held across the country on this day, to show our support for the men and women who make up the armed forces community to selflessly and bravely serve our country; from the troops serving currently to service families, veterans and cadets of the past.
You can download a programme timetable and map of the event to save to your phone or to print out.
The day of the event
| 11am | Welcome by the Scarborough Town Crier |
| 11.05am | Norweigan Junior Marching Bands Parade The two junior marching bands are Sylling og Oddevall skolekorps and Vatne Tennfjord skulekorps |
| 11.30am | The Strikemaster Air Display |
| 12.00pm | Formal Opening Town Crier calls on all assembled to the opening of the event The Yorkshire Volunteers band marches into the Formal Area and plays Scarborough Standards Parade Formal opening and welcome by the Vice Chairman of North Yorkshire Council, Councillor Roberta Swiers Presentation of Veterans Badges by Major General Michael Charlton-Weedy The Yorkshire Volunteers Band marches off, and event officially starts |
| 1pm | The Titans Air Display Team |
| 2pm | AutoGyro Air Display |
| 2.30pm | Scarborough Sea Cadets Band Performance |
| 3.30pm | The Starlings Air Display |
| 4.20pm | Standards, Veterans & Cadets Parade led by Queen’s Own Yeomanry and Yorkshire Volunteers Band |
| 4.30pm | Review of Parade at the Formal Area Parade Marshal to invite Major General Michael Charlton-Weedy CBE DL to review the parade Presentation of Armed Forces Day flags Presentation of Armed Forces Day flags Closing words by Major General Michael Charlton-Weedy MBE DL Prayers and blessings by the Reverend Richard Walker |
| 4.45pm | Sunset Ceremony Exhortation by Peter Parkinson The Yorkshire Volunteers Band perform and conclude with the National Anthem Three cheers for HM Armed Forces led by the Scarborough Town Crier |
| 4.55pm | Parade marches off |
| 5pm | Event Finishes |