Remembrance Sunday Parade and Events Set for County Durham

From parades to lighting up key landmarks, there is plenty to see for people who want to mark the annual day.

Durham County Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Andrew Harrison, said he was keen to do something special to mark the milestones this Remembrance Day.

From parades to lighting up key landmarks, there is plenty to see for people who want to mark the annual day. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

Cllr Harrison said: “Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day provide an opportunity for us all to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have fought to defend the freedoms and way of life we enjoy today.

“This year is especially poignant as we also mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and Victory over Japan Day, and the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.”

From parades to lighting up key landmarks, there is plenty to see for people who want to mark the annual day. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

What events are happening?

Remembrance Service

Durham Cathedral will be holding a Remembrance Sunday Service at 10.15am, which will be attended by invited service personnel and veterans.

Several hundred seats will be available for members of the public on a first come/first serve basis.

Those who wish to attend are advised to arrive in good time and should aim to be seated by 9.45am.

From parades to lighting up key landmarks, there is plenty to see for people who want to mark the annual day. (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

Remembrance Parade

A Remembrance Parade will also be marching through the Market Place at approximately 11.20am, where Dame Susan Snowdon, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for County Durham, will take the Salute.

Organised by the City of Durham Parish Council, the parade will see hundreds of serving members of the Armed Forces march through the city, led by the Band of Band and Bugles of Durham Army Cadet Force and The Rifles – the proud descendants of the Durham Light Infantry (DLI).

Illuminated landmarks

Key buildings and landmarks are also being lit up, including the Tommy statue in Seaham.

This will be illuminated, and a poppy will be projected on to County Hall in Aykley Heads on the evenings of Friday 7 to Sunday, November 9.

Themed tours

Finally, themed tours will be staged at Durham’s culture, heritage and registration venue, The Story.

Visitors will be able to join free Remembrance Day Spotlight Tours at 11.30am and 2.30pm on Tuesday, November 11.

The tours will feature objects and archives from The Story’s collections, including the DLI Collection and Archive.

Visitors can also create their own poppies using origami techniques, while those unable to attend the venue will be able to watch a video about North East soldiers who fought across the globe on The Story’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TheStoryDurham).

For more information about The Story, visit www.thestorydurham.org.