Musters, music celebrations and honours will be held across Merseyside to mark Armed Forces Day, June 24.
The event is celebrated annually in late June to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. The day gives the public a chance to show their support for those who make up the Armed Forces community, including serving troops, service families, cadets and veterans.
Events to mark the occasion will be carried out across Merseyside. We've compiled a list consisting of festivals, musical gatherings, rugby matches and more to help you celebrate the brave men and women who serve for us.
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Warrington's Armed Forces Day celebration
Now in its 13th year, Warrington's Armed Forces celebration offers something for the entire family. Throughout the day, a total of three rugby matches will be held alongside face painting, Inflatable obstacle courses, ZORBS, fairground rides and stalls.
Free gifts will be handed out to children with raffles and fundraisers for adults, parents and guardians. Historic military vehicles, re-enactments and (de-activated) weapon displays will all be on show, backed by airsoft and paintball rifle ranges and climbing walls.
Refreshments, food stalls and a BBQ will also be available.
Location: 131 Hood Ln N, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 1XU, UK
Time: 9am - 6pm
War Widows Quilt
On Saturday, a special exhibition of the War Widows Quilt, part of the War Widows Stories project led by LJMU academic Dr Nadine Muller, will be on show at St George's Hall.
The exhibition is free to attend with a drinks reception held from 4.30pm to 6pm. Tickets for the reception can be obtained found here.
Location: St George's Pl, Liverpool L1 1JJ
Time: 10am - 4pm
Merseyside Veteran's Social Club Armed Forces Day Muster
Cornmarket welcomes the public to experience an ad-hoc Muster. The celebration hopes to rekindle old memories and forge new friendships while teasing there may be "port" available for those who come to enjoy themselves.
Location: The Cornmarket, Old Ropery, Liverpool, L2 7NT
Time: 1pm - 6pm
Scotty's little Soldiers
Games, inflatables, raffles and more can be enjoyed as Scotty's Little Soldiers mark the occasion. A veteran's tea and talks provide an engaging evening as well as a remembrance board of those who paid the ultimate price and sacrifice
Location: Lathom Park Church of England Primary School, Hall Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, L40 5UG
Time: 10am - 4pm
Southport Armed Forces Day
A parade will kick off at Chapel Street at 11am before taking the salute down to Southport Town Hall. Modern and vintage military vehicles will line the Atkinson Centre whereas army, air and sea cadets will take to their post on Lord Street.
The public is invited to attend the event in vintage clothing or uniforms to make the occasion even more special as live music and living history group displays will be prevalent.
Location: Lord St, Southport, UK
Time: 10:30am - 4pm
The Atkinson Salutes The Armed Forces
Family-friendly craft activities will run alongside The Polish Heritage Flight exhibition with opportunities to meet the team, including pilot Dave Harvey.
A Great Little Place cafe will be open to serve fantastic snacks and lunches and, for the first time, The Atkinson will be joining in the Armed Forces Day celebrations by working alongside SSAFA Sefton.
Location:The Atkinson, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB, UK
Time: 10am -4pm
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