Public welcome to Remembrance events
Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Wakefield Council will be holding events to remember those who lost their lives in conflicts across the world.
“The Festival of Remembrance is always a moving and important time of year.
“It is an opportunity to come together to honour and remember those who have made huge sacrifices for our country and those who continue to do so.”
Cllr Denise Jeffery
Leader of Wakefield Council
“We welcome everybody to join us to mark this poignant time of year. It’s an opportunity for us all to come together and make sure that the contributions of past and present personnel in our Armed Forces are not forgotten.”
Cllr Darren Byford
Mayor of Wakefield
Members of the public are encouraged to come to the War Memorial, opposite County Hall for 10.55am on Friday, 8 November. The Mayor, Cllr Darren Byford and children from Pinders Primary School will lead the two-minute silence at 11am and lay wreaths.
Later in the evening, at 7pm, there will be a Festival of Remembrance Service in Wakefield Cathedral that is free and open to the public. No tickets needed. People must be seated by 6.45pm.
On Remembrance Sunday, 10 November, the annual Wreath Laying service will take place. Those who wish to take part should come to the Cathedral West Door where the Parade will depart at 10.40am, to walk to the nearby War Memorial where the service will start at 10.55am.