This Remembrance Sunday, Leeds will fall silent as it commemorates the civilians and soldiers lost in conflict since the start of the First World War.
Paying homage to both British and Commonwealth casualties, the city will host a remembrance service and two-minute silence on Victoria Gardens this Sunday, 14 November 2021, followed by a parade through the centre.
People from across Leeds can join the Lord Mayor on Sunday, with councillor Asghar Khan leading the proceedings as tributes are made to the service people who have lost their lives during conflict.
Comprised of a mixture of ex and current service people, the Leeds Remembrance Sunday procession will gather at the City Museum at 10.30 am before moving on to the War Memorial.
Starting from Leeds Civic Hall at 10.50 am, a procession will then depart and make its way to Victoria Gardens for the laying of wreaths.
At 11 am, a bugler will mark the two-minute silence for the Last Post. Then, after the service, the Lord Mayor and others will make their way to the Town Hall steps whilst a salute and march past take place.
Joining the Lord Mayor for the commemorative proceedings will be Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Tim Hare; Deputy Leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Jonathan Pryor; and Leeds Children’s Mayor, Zulaykha Hussai.
The Bishop of Kirkstall, Rt Reverend Paul Slater, will oversee the service – which is due to be broadcast on two large screens on either side of the war memorial. The service will also be live-streamed for those who want to watch but are unable to attend in person.
Speaking ahead of the weekend’s service, councillor Khan said:
“Remembrance Sunday is a time when the city comes together to honour the heroic efforts, achievements and sacrifices made by so many of our armed forces during times of conflict.
Last year we had to remember from our homes and mark the occasion individually, it is therefore wonderful that we are once again able to come together as a city and remember in person once again this year.”
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