The City of Plymouth, with its historic and distinguished links with the military, has been chosen to host the Armed Forces Day national event in 2012. Celebrations on Saturday 30 June will be a unique opportunity to see the Armed Forces up close and pay
tribute to our heroes past and present. Participants will include members of the Armed Forces, veterans, the Cadet Forces, the Merchant Navy, support agencies and charitable organisations.
Celebrations will include a parade through the city streets with troops from all three Services, military bands and veterans of all ages, finishing on the historic Plymouth Hoe for a drumhead service. Alongside spectacular displays and the opportunity to
see the latest equipment, the public will be able to view an impressive steam past of Royal Navy vessels on Plymouth Sound. Entertainment will then continue into the evening for Servicemen and women, veterans, families and members of the public, rounding off
a truly memorable day.
Armed Forces Day national event will be the grand finale of Plymouth's Armed Forces Week, which will see visitors from home and abroad join together in the city to honour and celebrate the dedication of our Armed Forces, their families and veterans. For
further information on activities over the week and at the national event, please see the
Visit Plymouth website.