Remembrance events planned across the city
Services, parades and ceremonies are being held across the city to mark this year’s Remembrance Day, to pay tributes to the armed forces and to remember all victims of conflict.
The services will be attended by civic leaders with all events open to members of public who wish to attend.
Remembrance events begin on Thursday 7 November and will continue over the weekend, concluding on Monday 11 November, which marks Armistice Day itself.
Supporting Remembrance
Councillor Amanda Grimshaw, the council’s Armed Forces Champion, said: “Remembrance Day is an opportunity for everyone to stop for a moment to remember and honour the sacrifice of all those who have lost their lives through conflict. In Brighton & Hove, we will also mark those from the city who are serving soldiers or reserves.
“It’s a time for people across faiths, cultures and backgrounds to unite in hope for peace and end of conflict.
“This year, we’re proud to have allocated extra funding to support Remembrance events to make sure our communities continue to mark the occasion with the meaning and dignity it deserves.
“We’ve commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day, remembered fallen soldiers in the Battle of Boar’s Head and honoured Undivided Indian soldiers who fought for our country at a multi-faith event at the Royal Pavilion Garden.
“I invite everyone to join in on a community event or just take a quiet moment on their own to remember those who gave their life for their country and reflect on the devastating effects of wars and hatred.”
Remembrance events
Thursday 7 November
Battle of Boar’s Head blessing in the Garden of Remembrance
10.45am, Brighton War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EN
Please arrive by 10.40am.
Sunday 10 November
The Royal Sussex Regimental Association Remembrance Service
9am, The Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial, Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG
Please arrive by 8.50am.
Brighton Parade and Service
10.50am, Brighton War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EN
The parade and service begins at 10.50am, followed by wreath laying. Please arrive by 10.30am.
Easthill Park Memorial
10.45am, Easthill Park, Easthill House, Portslade, BN41 2FA
The service is followed by a limited wreath-laying ceremony at 11am. Please arrive by 10.30am.
Hove Cemetery (north and south)
11am, Hove Cemetery, Old Shoreham Road, Hove BN3 7EF
A short wreath-laying ceremony will take place first at the North Gate Memorial followed by the same ceremony at the South Gate Memorial. Please arrive by 10.50am.
Rottingdean Parade and Service
12 noon, War Memorial, Village Green, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HA
Parade to form up at the lower High Street at 11.30am. The Remembrance Service then starts at 12 noon at the War Memorial on the Village Green.
Hove Parade and Service, followed by the Civic Memorial Service at All Saints Church
2.30pm, War Memorial, Grand Avenue, Hove BN3 2NA
A short service and official wreath-laying beginning at 2.30pm followed by March Past, Salute, Parade to All Saints Church on The Drive for the Civic Memorial Service. Please assemble by 2.20pm.
Monday 11 November
Brighton: Armistice Day, two-minute silence and service
10.50am, War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EN
The service will start at 10.50am, with a 2-minute silence at 11am. Please assemble by 10.45am.
Hove: Armistice Day, two-minute silence and service
10.55am, War Memorial, Grand Avenue, Hove BN3 2NA
The service will start at 10.55am, with a two-minute silence at 11am. Please arrive by 10.50am.
Rottingdean: Armistice Day, two-minute silence
11am, War Memorial, Village Green, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HAPlease arrive by 10.50am.
Road closures
Sunday 10 November
- Brighton – Pavilion Parade, Old Steine, Castle Square, North Street, Aquarium Roundabout and Madeira Drive from around 10am to 12 noon.
- Hove – Grand Avenue, Church Road and The Drive closed from around 1.45pm to 3.45pm.
- Portslade – Locks Hill, Manor Road and Easthill Way closed from around 10.25am to 12.55pm.
- Rottingdean – High Street and The Green from around 11.30am to 1pm.
