Southampton City Council announces plans for Remembrance 2023

The Southampton Remembrance Service and Parade will take place on Sunday 12 November

Military contingents and the City of Southampton (Albion) Band will leave Guildhall Square at 10.35am and head towards the Cenotaph in Watts Park, where the annual Remembrance Service will begin shortly before 11am. The service is expected to last around one hour, and everyone is welcome to attend.

The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Southampton Councillor Valerie Laurent, Vice Lord-Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ackroyd TD RD DL, and Superintendent Chief Inspector Marcus Kennedy will be in attendance along with other key members of Southampton City Council.

The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Southampton, Councillor Valerie Laurent said:

"Remembrance is an opportunity for the city to come together and give thanks to all serving troops, both past and present and of course their families. Please do join us at the Cenotaph if you are able."

Archie Parsons from Southampton Royal British Legion said:

"On Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, we reflect and give thanks to all those that played their part in bringing peace and those who helped to re-build our great city to what it is today."

Over 2000 poppies have been generously knitted and donated by communities across Southampton this year to create a display at the Cenotaph for Remembrance and in local libraries. After the service, the poppies will be stored and then displayed at The Cenotaph for each year.

For those wishing to attend the event, sustainable transport should be considered. Residents can plan their journeys using My Journey Southampton.

For residents unable to attend the Remembrance Parade and Service, a highlight video will be shared across Southampton City Council social media channels on the afternoon of Sunday 12 November 2023.