The Remembrance Sunday parade, in memory of the servicemen, women and civilians who lost their lives in the two World Wars and later conflicts, will take place on Sunday, November 9.
The procession will leave Hackney Town Hall at 9.30am, marching to St John at Hackney Church for the 10am Service of Remembrance.
The parade will be led by Hackney’s Representative Deputy Lieutenant Stephen Howlett DL CBE and will include civic dignitaries as well as ex-service personnel, members of the 3 Military Intelligence Battalion, reserve forces, cadets and youth organisations.
Following the service, a wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Cenotaph from 10.40am, featuring a two-minute silence and a performance of The Last Post by a lone bugler.
Faith leaders from across Hackney will offer prayers for peace before the parade returns to Town Hall Square at 11.30am, where wreaths will also be laid at the borough’s War Memorial.
Mayor of Hackney, Caroline Woodley, said: “Remembrance Sunday is an opportunity for our whole community to come together and reflect on the immense sacrifices made by so many. It’s a chance to honour the courage of veterans as well as today’s service people who continue to serve with dedication and compassion. Hackney stands united in gratitude and remembrance.”
Hackney’s Representative Deputy Lieutenant Stephen Howlett DL CBE said: “Remembrance Day is a moment to honour those who have served our country and reflect on the loss and tragedy of war. By remembering the past, we help future generations understand the value of peace.”
Councillor Sharon Patrick, Speaker of Hackney, said: “It will be an honour to stand alongside members of the armed forces and fellow residents to pay tribute to the fallen. The ceremony reminds us of the bravery and sacrifice of those who served during the world wars and other conflicts. It is important that we never forget.”
There will be short rolling road closures on Mare Street (in the Hackney Central area) and on Lower Clapton Road. Drivers should expect brief delays in these areas of up to ten to 15 minutes between 9.30am and 9.45am and 11.15am and 11.30am. Reading Lane will be closed from 8.30am to 12.30pm.
Remembrance Sunday is held in the United Kingdom on the second Sunday in November. Typically, Poppy Wreaths are laid by representatives of the crown, the armed forces, and local civic leaders, as well as by local organisations such as ex-service organisations, cadet forces, the Scouts, St John Amuulance and The Salvation Army.
The start and end of the silence is often also marked by the firing of an artillery piece. A minute’s or two minutes’ silence is also frequently incorporated into church services.
Significant ceremonies also take place in the capitals of the nations and across the regions of the United Kingdom.
