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St Helens Armed Forces Day, 17 June 2023
Venue: Victoria Park, St Helens, WA10 2UE
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 |
12:30 p.m. | Musical Performance and Military Displays | Bandstand Field / Main Display Field |
2:00 p.m. | 69 Field Gun Display | Main Display Field |
2:15 p.m. | The Churchills - Celebrating the WWII Prime Minister | Bandstand |
2:30 p.m. | Goldenage Songbird Anna Beaumount | Bandstand |
3:15 p.m. | Musical Performance and Military Displays | Bandstand Field / Main Display Field |
3:45 p.m. | 103 RA Pipes and Drums Display (to close the event) | Bandstand Field |
4:00 p.m. | CLOSE |
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Armed Forces Parade Route (in Red on the Map) this will include representatives from 103 Regiment RA, Cadet Forces, and Veterans. It will be led by 103 RA Pipe and Drum
Main Event Field (Purple Area on the Map) includes the main exhibits and displays
Armed Forces Veteran Village | 69 Field Gun Display & Military Uniform Museum |
HMS Eaglet Royal Navy (Reserve) | WWII Field Hospital Display |
103 Regiment Royal Artillery (Reserve) | WWII Military Vehicles |
156 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (Reserve) | Classic Cars |
Bandstand Field (Yellow Area on the Map) - The Musical Performances, Military Band Displays and Friends of Victoria Park Marquee (teas and coffees)
· Lancashire Artillery Volunteers Pipes and Drums
· NW Royal Marines Association Corps of Drums
· The Churchills
· Golden Age Songbird
· St Helens Music Service Ensembles