Armed Forces Day, Cardiff

[graham John]

anyone going ?

appears to be loads of things happening down in the bay

cheeRS

[doyle]

When is it graham. I might pop down with the kids.

[graham John]

When is it graham. I might pop down with the kids.

www.armedforcesdaycardiff.co.uk

parades, displays, street entertainment in the castle / Streets,

open air concert, red arrows, HMS kent (destroyer) loads for the kids, all Free of charge, full day starting at 12.00

have a look at the Web site, loads happening

cheeRS

[Andyc]

When is it graham. I might pop down with the kids.

What do you mean when is it where you been for the last week or so it been on the new and radio every day

[graham John]

With the current conflicts taking place, now more than ever, our Armed Forces are gaining worldwide attention. Armed Forces Day will allow us as a nation, to show our support and honor the past, present and future of the brave men and women serving our country. On Saturday June 26 Cardiff will host the UK national event. A full programme of events are planned including a Parade through the City, and in Cardiff Bay a Drumhead Service, fly past by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, military displays, a dynamic air display and an evening concert featuring The Soldiers and Only Men Aloud. (View our Whats on section for full timings.)




Itinerary



10:00

• Static Displays open in Cardiff Bay
• Armed Forces Area & Campaign Reunion Centres open
• Walkabout Entertainment commences
• Performance in the Roald Dahl Plass Arena
• Performance on the Wales Millennium Centre Glanfa Stage

10:55
Parade step-off from Cardiff Castle through the City Centre finishing at Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay
12:00
Drumhead Service commences in the Roald Dahl Plass Arena
12:40

• Drumhead Service ends
• Veterans Catering opens
• Wales Millennium Centre Glanfa stage programme commences

14:45
Roald Dahl Plass Arena displays commence
16:50
Dynamic display in the Bay concluding with Red Arrows Fly Past Finale
18:00
Roald Dahl Plass Arena Stage performance to commence

Static displays & Reunion Centres close

22:00
CLOSE
Subject to change
Please use the menu on the left hand side of this page for full details and timings of the activites taking place FREE EVENT


Roald Dahl Plass Stage


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Not sure if NUB is on display though

cheeRS

[graham John]

what a cracking event this turned out to be, huge crowds turned out to show their appreciation and all elements of the armed forces were present

Great to see such a passion for our boys and girls, makes you appreciate what they go through to safeguard our country,

cheeRS