THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Worcester today for the city’s traditional Remembrance Sunday Parade.
Large crowds watched the veterans, members of the armed forces, and cadets as they marched through the city to Worcester Cathedral for the annual Service of Remembrance.
The parade started at 9.15am from the Cornmarket, proceeding via Mealcheapen Street, St Swithun’s Street, and High Street before arriving at the Cathedral.
At 9.40am, the Mayor of Worcester lead a civic procession from the Guildhall to the Cathedral ahead of the service, which began at 10am.
Following the service, which concluded around 10.40am, attendees gathered at the War Memorial beside the Cathedral for the wreath-laying ceremony.
A two-minute silence was then observed at 11am, marking the nation’s act of remembrance, followed by the singing of hymns and the National Anthem.
Coun Dr Matt Lamb, the Mayor of Worcester said: “Remembrance Sunday in Worcester is always a deeply moving and unifying occasions.
“It is a time for us to come together as a community to honour and remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict so that we may live in peace and freedom.
Click here to watch a video of the two minutes silence.
