Derby’s annual Remembrance commemorations will return this November, allowing residents and members of the Armed Forces community to unite and pay their respects.
Taking place on Sunday 9 November, the annual Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade will bring together members of local veteran and youth organisations to parade through the city centre onto the Market Place.
A short service, led by Peter, Dean of Derby, is scheduled for 10.55am, during which a two-minute silence will be observed. Following this, wreaths will be laid at the War Memorial.
Members of the public are invited to get involved in the commemorations and honour the men and women from across the Commonwealth who gave their lives in service. Dedicated public viewing areas will be available on the Market Place and the ceremony will be streamed onto a large screen.
Members of the public will also have a chance to pay their respects to those who lost their lives during a short service held at the War Memorial at 11am on Armistice Day (Tuesday 11 November).
Councillor Ajit Singh Atwal, Mayor of the City of Derby said:
Remembrance is an incredibly important event within the Civic calendar, and I’m pleased that we have been able to work with local veteran and youth organisations once again to host city centre Remembrance commemorations.
Remembrance is not only about remembering British soldiers who were involved in the World Wars and subsequent conflicts, but the sacrifice of those from across the Commonwealth. Remembering this sacrifice has never been more important and I’d encourage as many people as possible to get involved in this year’s commemorations.
This year’s parade will look a little different as 148 Divisional Support Company will not be in attendance, but we are very grateful for their ongoing support and look forward to welcoming them back in 2026.
Unlike in recent years, troops from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 148 Divisional Support Company will not be parading, however several local youth and veteran organisations have been invited to take part as in previous years.
Surtal Arts Community Choir, a Derby-based South Asian arts organisation, will also be performing on the Market Place at around 10:15am, before the arrival of the Parade.
Any local groups or organisations who wish to lay a wreath at the War Memorial can contact the Council’s Civic Services team via email civic.services@derby.gov.uk. The deadline for groups to register interest is Friday 24 October.
More information about Derby’s remembrance commemorations can be found on the Council’s website.