Laying of the First Poppy and Remembrance Sunday Parade in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will honor those who fought in conflicts worldwide and gave their lives. Elected Mayor Chris Cooke will lay the First Poppy at the Cenotaph on Linthorpe Road at 10:45am on Thursday, November 6.
Pupils from local schools have been invited to place poppy crosses on the Field of Remembrance.
Remembrance Sunday Parade & Service
The parade and service will be held on Sunday, November 9, with attendance from the Mayor and other civic dignitaries. It will begin at 10:30am and march to The Cenotaph, where the service will conclude around 12:30pm.
For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed on the Council's Facebook page.
Armistice Day Service
On Tuesday, November 11, an Armistice Day service will be held at The Cenotaph from 10:45am, including a two-minute silence.
The services will be led by Reverend David Goodhew, Vicar of St Barnabas Church in Middlesbrough.
“Remembrance has never been more important and is our acknowledgement of the selfless sacrifice of others to preserve and protect the freedoms we all enjoy today.”
— Councillor Linda Lewis, Middlesbrough Council’s Armed Forces Champion
Author's summary: Middlesbrough honors global sacrifices with events including the First Poppy laying, Remembrance Sunday parade, and Armistice Day service, led by local officials and streamed online.