York marks Remembrance Sunday
A Remembrance Sunday service and parade is taking place.
The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Christopher Cullwick, the Civic Party and City of York Council will pay respect to fallen soldiers and ex-service personnel at York’s official Remembrance Sunday service and parade.
The parade will depart from The Grand Assembly Rooms, Blake Street, at 10:40am and walk to Memorial Gardens for 11am. The Lord Mayor and Civic Party will lead the parade, accompanied by serving military from regiments across York, with invited dignitaries and representatives from local organisations.
The ceremony will begin at 10:58am with the ‘Ode to the Fallen’, ahead of the ‘Last Post’ and a gun salute at 11am. This will be followed by prayers; local organisations will lay wreaths, led by the Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Johanna Ropner, and the Lord Mayor. The Railway Institute Band will provide music for the parade and service.
The parade will then return to St Helen’s Square where the Mansion House flag will be lowered to half-mast, as a mark of respect, as the Lord Mayor, Civic Party and guests salute the parade as it continues along Coney Street.
The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Christopher Cullwick, said:
"Remembrance Sunday is an important day for so many. It offers us an opportunity to thank those who have sacrificed for us all, and share our hope for a peaceful future. It is an honour to be able to mark the occasion with residents and visitors to our city.
"Last year we were not able to mark the occasion in the same way as in previous years, so this year’s event will have a special significance for many. Remembrance Sunday has always been a special day in York's calendar and this years’ service will give residents a chance to show our appreciation for those who gave everything so that we could have a brighter future."
ROAD CLOSURES:
There will be road closures in the city centre from 10:20am to 11am, and from 11:30am to 12:30pm, to allow the parade to cross the city.
The road closures in be in effect from 1020hrs to 1100hrs, and for the return parade from 1130hrs to 1230hrs along the route. The roads affect will be Tower Street, Clifford Street, Spurriergate, Coney Street, Lendal, Museum Street, Lendal Bridge and Leeman Road.
There will also be traffic cones and no waiting from 7am on the following streets:
Leeman Road outside Memorial Gardens
Blake Street
Lendal
St Helens Square
Coney Street
Spurriergate
Other closures
Road Closure of Leeman Road outside the Memorial gardens in place by 07:30am
Road Closure of Eye of York at junction with Tower Street in place 09:00am
Road Closure of Blake Street in place at 10:00am
Lane Closure of left hand lane on Station Ave from 10:00am to 12:00pm