Yahoo News Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2024 times, air display, road closures, car parking and full schedule
Armed Forces Day 2024 is set to take place in Scarborough, on Saturday, June 29.
The national event celebrates the Army, Navy, RAF and special forces and it remembers those who died in service. There are a number of Armed Forces Day events of various sizes across Yorkshire and Scarborough's is one of the bigger events.
An air display will be the centrepiece of Yorkshire’s largest Armed Forces Day event this year as details of the spectacular show have been unveiled.
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The skies above the town’s South Bay will host the sights and sounds of the RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 and the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Spitfire and Hurricane, from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
The displays will form part of the packed timetable that Scarborough’s celebration of the Armed Forces is renowned for, alongside colourful parades, land-based displays, musical performances and family activities.
Here is the full programme with timings courtesy of the official Scarborough Armed Forces Day organisers.
The full programme
11am - Welcome by the Scarborough Town Crier
12pm - Richard Goodwin Air Display
12.15pm - Scarborough standards march into the Formal Area. Chairman of North Yorkshire Council, Counciller Roberta Swiers reviews the Standards
12.30pm - Formal opening
1pm - Scarborough Sea Cadet Continuity Drill Display Team in the formal area
1.30pm - The Starlings Aerobatic Team
2pm - 2497 Easingwold Squadrom Royal Air Force Cadets Display of Banner Drill in the formal area
2.15pm - Titans Air Display Team
2.30pm - Yorkshire Corps of Drums Performance in the formal area
3pm - Scarborough Sea Cadet band performance in the formal area
4pm - RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4
4.20pm - Standards, Veterans and Cadet Parade Steps off led by Queen’s own Yeomanry and The Yorkshire Volunteers Band parade
4.30pm - Review of Parade at the formal area
4.45pm - Closing ceremony
4.55pm - Parade marches off
5pm - Event finishes
Road closures
A number of road closures will be in place across Scarborough on Saturday, June 29, to allow celebrations to take place.
A spokesperson said: “We need to ensure that all streets within the event footprint are clear to allow sufficient time for the set up and then de-rig of the event.
“Whilst we appreciate that there will be some disruption caused by the closures, we hope you understand the necessity, due to the size and necessary safety measures around the event, of the closures for Scarborough to host such a prestigious national event.”
Residents who live in the areas impacted by the road closures must move their vehicle by the time the road will be closed from. Any vehicles still on site will be removed and a charge may be made for recovery of your vehicle. This includes all vehicles, including those owned by people who are a blue badge holder.
A number of public car parks will also be closed.
Road closures:
Sandside - Closed between 5am and 9pm on Saturday, June 29. No access for any public vehicles. All parking will be suspended. Pre-arranged deliveries will be allowed until 08:30 via Aquarium Top.
Foreshore Road - Closed between 5am and 9pm on Saturday, June 29. No access for any public vehicles. All parking will be suspended. Pre-arranged deliveries will be allowed until 08:30 via Aquarium Top.
Eastborough from Globe Street to Foreshore Road Junction - Closed between 5am and 9pm on Saturday, June 29. No access for any public vehicles. All parking will be suspended. Pre-arranged deliveries will be allowed until 08:30 via Aquarium Top.
Blands Cliff - Closed between 5am and 9pm on Saturday, June 29. No access for any vehicles.
East Sandgate from Tuthill to Eastborough - Closed between 5am and 9pm on Saturday, June 29. No access for any vehicles.
Quay Street - Closed between 5am and 9pm on Saturday, June 29. No access for any vehicles.
Valley Road from Vernon Road roundabout to Seafront - Closed between 4pm and 5pm on Saturday, June 29 to facilitate the veterans parade.
Car park closures:
West Pier Car Park - All parking suspended between 6pm on Friday, June 28 and 9pm on Saturday, June 29.
Quay Street Car Park - All parking suspended between 5am and 9pm on Saturday, June 29.
Eastborough Car Park - All parking suspended between 5am and 9pm on Saturday, June 29.
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