This weekend is set to see the return of one of Weymouth and Portland’s most popular annual events.
The streets will be transformed back to the 1940s, with the Armed Forces Day celebrations.
As ever, the borough is going all out to pay their tributes and respect to all those who served, and are still serving, in our military.
Here’s what to look forward to…
Saturday, June 23
10am to 12.30pm – Pavilion forecourt – static historic military vehicle display
11am – Weymouth Cenotaph – plaque unveiling ceremony to remember residents of Weymouth and Portland who died in service since 1945
1pm to 4pm – Osprey Leisure Centre, Portland – Free family event with 1940s displays, exhibitions and music from the Decadettes
1pm – Weymouth Pavilion – historic vehicle convoy sets off
All day – Weymouth Esplanade – ex-service association awareness and fundraising stalls, welfare and information stalls
Sunday, June 24
11am – Weymouth Esplanade – open air church service, veterans parade and vehicle convoy
11am – over Weymouth Bay – Royal Airforce Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire flypast
1pm – Pavilion forecourt – band performances
1pm – Weymouth Esplanade – historic military vehicles static display
All day – Weymouth Esplanade – ex-service association awareness and fundraising stalls, welfare and information stalls
Monday, June 25
10.30am – WPBC offices, Commercial Road – flag raising ceremony
- Here's all the pictures from last year's event
The Esplanade and side roads will be closed from 10am to 1pm on Sunday for the Armed Forces Parade.
Dorset County Council Highways team said that a section of Custom House Quay below the Town Bridge will also be closed from 10am to 4pm on Sunday because of crowds watching the England/Panama football match on the harbourside.
Access to the quayside will be via the Town Bridge.
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