Armed Forces Day in Bridlington on Saturday

Friday, 8 July 2022 15:52

By Matthew Pells

Bridlington Armed Forces Day parade will step off at midday on Saturday from alongside the war memorial gardens in Bridlington

There will be a parade through town, passing the Saluting Dias at the Yacht Club, where VIPs, serving and retired,commissioned officers and a non commissioned officer, will take the salute,from veterans, serving personnel, ex military vehicles, cadets from throughout the town,scout's ,guides and other organisations.

The parade will finish on the slope leading down to the Promenade, next to Richie's Cafe Bar at about 12:55.

Bridlington RNLI are putting both of their boats on the beach for the day, allowing the area in front of the RNLI station to be used to display the ten or so ex military vehicles and displays of militaria.

On the area above Richie's Cafe Bar there will be stalls from various ex military associations.

At the Yacht Club opposite the Spa there will be the Legion Riders Motorcycles and other ex service associations. There will also be live entertainment, outside the Yacht Club throughout the afternoon.

At 2pms subject to aircraft availability and the weather there will be a fly past of vintage military and civilian aircraft.

Martin Barmby has been helping to organise the event he said:

"As ever,this only happens because of the group of volunteers that give up their,time,fuel and enthusiasm to allow the parade and displays to go ahead. A grant from Bridlington Town Council pays for the public liability insurance required.

Last but not least, thanks to the good people of Bridlington that support the Armed Forces of the past present and future. It's our first time on the foreshore,let's see if we can make it our best ever."