The service begins at 10:30am with music performed by the Salvation Army. At 11am, the Nothe Fort Garrison will fire a cannon from the beach to signal the start of a two-minute silence, with a second cannon marking its end at 11:02am. Attendees are advised that the cannon noise will be loud.
Following the service, a wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Weymouth War Memorial. A parade will then proceed along the Esplanade to the US Memorial Service for a further short wreath-laying ceremony.
“"Weymouth has a proud military heritage, and I am honoured to stand alongside representatives of our Armed Forces at this year’s Remembrance Sunday service. I will lay a wreath at Weymouth War Memorial on behalf of the town, and I warmly invite members of the public to join us as we come together to remember and pay tribute to all our Armed Forces personnel."
“"It is a great privilege to attend Weymouth’s Remembrance Sunday service as the Town Council’s Armed Forces Covenant Liaison. Standing alongside local families with connections to the Armed Forces is a powerful reminder of our community’s enduring respect and gratitude for all who have served, past and present."
Organisations wishing to lay a wreath at the Weymouth War Memorial during the event are asked to contact events@weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk by Thursday 28th October.
Free parking will be available all day in various Dorset Council operated car parks in the town centre, including Cosens Quay, North Quay, Governors Lane, Harbourside, Melcombe Regis, Park Street, Pavilion, Pavilion Forecourt, Royal Yard and the Swannery, to support the event.
Parking prohibitions will be in place between 9pm on Saturday 7th November and approximately 12pm on Sunday 8th November along the parade route and assembly points, including The Esplanade (both sides between King Street and Lennox Street), parking bays in Astrid Way, the parking area by the Pier Bandstand and the loading bay adjacent to Enzo’s Restaurant. Drivers are advised to find alternative parking.
Traffic diversions will be in effect on Sunday 8th November. The Esplanade from William Street to King Street will be closed to traffic from 10am until approximately 12pm. Further diversions will be in place on The Esplanade between King Street and the Kings Statue from 12pm until approximately 12:30pm.
