‘An important opportunity for the whole city to come together ‘

Sunderland people have been urged to turn out in numbers to honour the heroes who served their country.

Full details have been revealed of this year’s Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service which has been described as ‘an important opportunity for the whole city to come together’.

A poignant scene from the 2025 Remembrance service in Sunderland. | other 3rd party

placeholder image — A poignant scene from the 2025 Remembrance service in Sunderland. | other 3rd party

The event starts at 10.35am at the War Memorial in Burdon Road on Sunday, November 8.

Veterans, community groups and British Army personnel from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery and 3rd Battalion The Rifles will be talking part.

Captain Joe Giles of 3 Rifles will read the First World War poem For the Fallen before two field guns from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery are fired from the terrace in Mowbray Park to mark the start of the two-minute silence at 11am.

Huge crowds turned out to attend the service last year and organisers are hoping for a similar response in 2026. | other 3rd party

Then, there will be wreath laying around the War Memorial and on the Memorial Wall. before the parade ends with a march past by veterans, emergency services personnel, community groups and serving members of His Majesty's Armed Forces.

Scenes from the 2025 Remembrance Sunday parade in Sunderland. | other 3rd party

The Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear, Ms Lucy Winskell OBE, representing His Majesty The King, and the Mayor of Sunderland, CllrRobert Hutchinson, will take the parade salute from the steps of the Museum and Winter Gardens.

Councillor Hutchinson said: "We are all incredibly proud of our strong connections with the Armed Forces in Sunderland.

Taking the salute at the 2025 service in Sunderland city centre. | other 3rd party

"Remembrance Sunday is an important opportunity for the whole city to come together to pay tribute to all those who fought in conflicts past and present and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

"This year’s key anniversaries include the battles of the Somme and Jutland in the First World War, 70 years since the Suez Crisis and 25 years since UK forces entered Afghanistan after the September attacks of 9/11.

"Every year it is inspiring to see people of all ages come together to remember those who gave so much in service to their country. As well as reflecting on the past, we should also take time to acknowledge the servicemen and women serving today and thank them for the contribution and sacrifices they make.

"I would urge anyone who can to attend a local Remembrance Service or Parade and join their community in paying tribute."

Anyone thinking of coming along to the service at the War Memorial in Burdon Road is advised to dress for the weather and be in place by 10.15am.