More than 1,000 serving military personnel, veterans, reservists and cadet and youth organisations are set to parade through the city centre to mark Armed Forces Day this month.
Residents and visitors alike are invited to watch the 2024 parade on Saturday 29 June, which will also include local pipe bands and vintage military vehicles.
The Lord-Lieutenant David Cameron said: “The Armed Forces Day parade is a popular feature each year and is a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to show their support for our Armed Forces and to thank them for their hard work and commitment to keeping us safe.”
In the lead up to the event, Aberdeen City Council invited local schools to design this year’s Armed Forces Day flag. The winner of the Design a Flag competition was Marianna Kunitsyna from Broomhill School.
Local groups 2nd Hilton Rainbows and 1st Mastrick Rainbows will give out free handheld flags for the public to wave to show their support for the UK Armed Forces.
This years’ parade will march along a new route, starting at Albyn Place at 11am and go along Union Street, Union Terrace, Schoolhill, Upperkirkgate and Broad Street, finishing at the Castlegate.
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, in his role of Lord-Lieutenant, will take the salute outside Marischal College in front of the City’s official flagpole on Broad Street.
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place, with full details on this available via our website.