Melton Borough Remembrance Parade 2024

The Remembrance Parade will take place on Sunday 10 November 2024 in Melton Mowbray town centre.

Residents are invited to come together to watch the parade and attend the church service at St Mary's, showing support to the local Armed Forces and recognise their sacrifices, past and present.

The parade will commence in Chapel Street car park at 10:20am and will head down King Street, Sage Cross Street, Sherrard Street and Church Street to St Mary's Parish Church for a service starting at 10:50am.

The Melton Band will lead the parade and will be joined by representation from the Armed Forces, Royal British Legion, Royal Airforce Association, Royal Army Veterinary Corps Association, Army, Air and Police Cadets along with Scouts, Guides and local clubs and representation from the Polish Community.

Following the service at St Mary's Church, the parade will re-form at approximately 11:50am in Burton Street and will march down Leicester Street, saluting as they pass the dais in the Market Place, to the War Memorial Gardens where wreaths will be laid in a small ceremony.

The Mayor, Councillor Tim Webster, said "Melton has a rich history of supporting the Armed Forces and coming together on Remembrance Sunday gives us the chance to collectively honour the sacrifices that have been made by those who serve, past and present.

"I'm proud that as a council we are able to work with our partners to ensure the parade continues to be held each year and I would like to thank our volunteer Marshalls and sponsors for their time and support."

Throughout the event, road closures will be in place in Melton Mowbray Town Centre, for the safety of all those involved. These will start at 10am and all roads should be open again at 1pm. Full details of the road closures are on the Leicestershire County Council website at https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/road-maintenance/roadworks-closures-and-diversions