Laying of the First Poppy and Remembrance Sunday Parade in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will honor those who fought in conflicts worldwide and gave the ultimate sacrifice.
First Poppy Ceremony
Elected Mayor Chris Cooke will lay the First Poppy at the Cenotaph on Linthorpe Road starting at 10:45 AM on Thursday, November 6.
Field of Remembrance
Local school pupils are invited to lay poppy crosses on the Field of Remembrance.
Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service
- Date: Sunday, November 9
- Time: Parade begins at 10:30 AM and proceeds to The Cenotaph
- Service concludes around 12:30 PM
- Attendance includes the Mayor and civic dignitaries
- For those who cannot attend, the service will be live-streamed on the Council's Facebook page
Armistice Day Service
The Armistice Day service will be held at The Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11 from 10:45 AM, including a two-minute silence.
Leadership and Remarks
The services will be led by Reverend David Goodhew, Vicar of St Barnabas Church in Middlesbrough.
“Remembrance has never been more important and is our acknowledgement of the selfless sacrifice of others to preserve and protect the freedoms we all enjoy today.” – Councillor Linda Lewis, Middlesbrough Council’s Armed Forces Champion
Summary: Middlesbrough’s Remembrance events commemorate fallen heroes through ceremonies led by civic leaders, emphasizing the importance of remembering sacrifices for today’s freedoms.