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Preston Armed Forces Day 2022 parade and service details

The Armed Forces Day parade in the Flag Market Pic: Billy Matthews To mark Armed Forces Day there will be a short service and parade through Preston on Saturday 25th June. The service will be held at the Cenotaph at the Flag […]

2 years ago
Preston Armed Forces Day line up confirmed – and free wrestling show

The Armed Forces Day parade in the Flag Market Pic: Billy Matthews The Armed Forces Day parade in the Flag Market Pic: Billy Matthews The city’s annual celebration of all things arme forces has confirmed its line up for the end of […]

6 years ago
How the weather looks for Preston Carnival and Armed Forces Day

Bright colours expected for the city's carnival as it returns this year Pic: Paul Melling Bright colours expected for the city’s carnival as it returns this year Pic: Paul Melling Two of the biggest events of Preston’s summer take place this weekend. Armed Forces Day […]

7 years ago
Preston Armed Forces Day concert to see Kevin Simm, Matt Cardle and Jai McDowall perform

Matt Cardle, Kevin Simm and Jai McDowell Reality show singing stars are to headline a free concert for Armed Forces Day in Preston. Kevin Simm, who was victorious in this year’s The Voice, X Factor winner Matt […]

9 years ago
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Dakota fly over for Preston Armed Forces Day cancelled

The Dakota had been due to fly over Preston Pic: Rob Reedman A fly past by an RAF Dakota aircraft has been pulled from the Armed Forces Day celebration. Preston will see a host of different events during Saturday for the annual […]

9 years ago
Preston Armed Forces Day concert to be headlined by Collabro

Collabro, who appeared on Britain's Got Talent, are the headline act A concert to raise money for injured armed servicemen and women is to take place in Preston. As part of Armed Forces Day the Tribute to Heroes night is to […]

9 years ago
Armed Forces Day: Preston City Wrestling, live music and service of remembrance in Flag Market

Crowds gather for Armed Forces Day in the Flag Market Pic: Gill Lawson Armed Forces Day sees another spectacular show planned for a day to pay tribute to those serving our country. The Flag Market in Preston is to be transformed with a […]

9 years ago
Preston Armed Forces Day almost here

A reminder of Armed Forces Day in Preston tomorrow (28 June). A packed day organised by Preston City Council. The day starts at 10.45am with a veterans parade, accompanied by […]

10 years ago
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