Parts of Bristol city centre will come to a standstill this weekend as people pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday. Fourteen roads will be closed for at least eight hours on Sunday (November 13) as military personnel and civic dignitaries take part in Bristol’s annual Act of Remembrance.
Members of the public are welcome to observe and attend the large military parade and civic procession, led by 7 Military Intelligence Battalion. The parade will form at College Green and leave for the Cenotaph shortly before 10.30am, with crowds of people expected to line the route.
The service itself will begin at 11am with a two-minute silence, marked and concluded by the sounding of a gun on St Augustine’s Parade. This will be followed by the laying of wreaths, a short service and the National Anthem.
Read more: Bristol Remembrance Day 2022 services and events
Lord Mayor of Bristol, Cllr Paula O’Rourke said: “On Remembrance Sunday, the people of Bristol will gather to remember and honour the sacrifices of military and civilian servicemen and women during both World Wars and other times of conflict. We must continue to come together as a city to work for a more peaceful future for all.”
The military parade and the civic procession will return to College Green at the end of the service. A number of major city centre roads will be closed for the event, between 5am and 1pm.
However, Bristol City Council said people should expect disruption until at least 5pm. Diversions and a towaway scheme will be in operation during this time, the council said.
Avon and Somerset Police will be conducting a police operation on the day, with officers out on the streets in Bristol and engaging with the public. A council spokesperson said: "While there is no known risk to public safety, as with any major event, police are asking people to be vigilant and if something doesn't seem right, speak to officers either in person or call 999."
Full road closure list
According to Bristol City Council's website, these roads will be closed from 5am to 1pm on Sunday, November 13, 2022:
- Anchor Road, from its junction with Canons Road to its junction with Canons Way
- Baldwin Street, from its junction with Colston Avenue to its junction with Marsh Street
- Broad Quay, from its junction with Baldwin Street / Colston Avenue to its junction with Marsh Street / Prince Street
- Canons Road, from its junction with Anchor Road to its junction with College Green / St. Augustine’s Parade
- College Green, from its junction with Park Street to its junction with St. Augustine’s Parade
- Colston Avenue, from its junctions with Rupert Street/ Lewins Mead to its junctions with Broad Quay / St Augustines Parade
- Colston Street, from its junction with Pipe Lane to its junction with St. Augustines Parade
- Denmark Street, from its junction with Gaunts Lane to its junction with St. Augustines Parade
- Lewins Mead, from its junction with Colston Avenue to its junction with St Johns Bridge Park Street, from its junction with College Green to its junction with St. Georges Road
- Rupert Street, from its junction with St. Johns Bridge to its junction with Colston Avenue
- St. Augustines Parade, from its junctions with Canons Road / College Green to its junction with Colston Avenue
- Unity Street, from its junction with College Green to its junction with Denmark Street
- Orchard Avenue, from its junction with Frogmore Street to its junction with Orchard Avenue
- St. Stephens Street, from its junction with Colston Avenue to its junction with Corn Street
If you can't make it to the parade, tune in to Bristol Live's Facebook page for a live broadcast as they set off. We will also be bringing you a photo gallery after the event.
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