Middlesbrough will honor those who fought in conflicts worldwide and made the ultimate sacrifice. Elected Mayor Chris Cooke will lay the First Poppy at the Cenotaph on Linthorpe Road at 10:45 AM on Thursday, November 6.
Local school pupils are invited to place poppy crosses on the Field of Remembrance.
The parade and service will take place on Sunday, November 9. The Mayor and other civic dignitaries will attend.
For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed on the Council’s Facebook page.
At The Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, a service begins at 10:45 AM, ending with a two-minute silence.
“Remembrance has never been more important and is our acknowledgement of the selfless sacrifice of others to preserve and protect the freedoms we all enjoy today.”
The services will be led by Reverend David Goodhew, Vicar of St Barnabas Church in Middlesbrough.
Author’s summary: Middlesbrough’s ceremonies this November remember global sacrifices with community participation, ensuring respect and reflection through parades, services, and live streams.