The Chorley Remembrance service. Pic: Chorley Council To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a series of events are being hosted across Preston
Five years on from the Stoneygate Masterplan and whether it will finally fix Church StreetThursday 6 June marks the day which was the largest naval, land and air operation in history. will see a bell ringing from 6pm, Veterans and Cadets with the Hesketh Silver Band parade and choir performances leading up to the beacon lighting at 9:15pm.
The lighting of the beacon is a country-wide act of commemoration and remembrance to pay tribute to all those who took part in D-Day.Councillor Matthew Farnworth, Member Champion for Armed Forces in South Ribble said: “I am so pleased that we can take part in the country-wide commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. It’s an incredible honour to light the beacon to pay tribute to all those who took part in D-Day and have fought for our freedoms.
The final event in Preston will be on 8 June and will see a range of events on the Flag Market including a parade, a 1940s fashion show inside the Guild Hall Foyer and military vehicle displays and cadet stalls on the Bus Station apron.
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