Blackpool Remembrance Service 2023 - Sunday 12 November
There will be the two minutes silence, a service and wreath laying ceremony in memory of those who gave their lives in the service of their country followed by a parade.
Timings*
10.00am to 10.30am – Parade contingents gather*
10.40am Civic procession from the Town Hall to the War Memorial
10.55am Service commences
11.00am Two minute silence
11.05am Wreath laying by civic party, dignitaries, and parading contingents only
11.30am Service end and parade forms up
11.45am – Parade begins
12.15pm – Parade ends
* For invited and pre-registered groups only
The above timing are approximations only, and may differ slightly on the day.
On November 10, as the War Memorial reaches its 100th anniversary, we will incorporate a brief rededication ceremony into the Sunday service to commemorate this significant milestone.
Anyone wishing to lay a personal wreath, may do so at the Cenotaph once the service has ended.
Please note there is no parking at the war memorial, authorised vehicles only.