Weymouth Armed Forces Weekend 2025
Thank you to everyone who watched or participated in our Armed Forces Weekend over Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd, and Monday 23rd June.
With thanks to the MoD, a grant of £10,000 went towards putting on a spectacular weekend of celebrations featuring our valued armed forces community, veteran’s associations, marching bands, military vehicle displays and a convoy, music from across the years to entertain the crowds, and a poignant service and parade on the Sunday.
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Here’s a recap of events that took place.
Saturday 21st June
From 10am to 12.30pm, the Dorset Military Vehicle Association showcased their historic military vehicles along the promenade between the Jubilee Clock and Weymouth Beach Office. The convoy of historic vehicles left the promenade at 12.30pm and travelled along the Esplanade to make their way to the D-Day Centre on Portland.
Music and entertainment at the Jubilee Clock:
10.30am – 11am The Decadettes
11am – 11.30am: South Wales Police Band
11.30am – 12.15pm: The Decadettes
12.15pm – 12.45pm: South Wales Police Band
2pm – 2.30pm: South Wales Police Band
Charity and awareness stalls from various associations near the Jubilee Clock from 10am.
As One Theatre Company performed WW2 Homefront Voices A String of Pearls 1pm to 2pm by the Jubilee Clock.
Sunday 22nd June
A parade took place along the seafront featuring veterans, marching bands, and military vehicles.
In the afternoon, entertainment included further marching band performances and a display of historic vehicles on the Pavilion Forecourt:
1pm: South Wales Police Band
1.30pm: South West Area Sea Cadet Band
2pm: Wessex Military Band
2.30pm: The Decadettes
3pm: Dolphin Marching Band
Charity and awareness stalls from various associations near the Jubilee Clock from 10am.
View notice of road closures below:
Monday 23rd June
At 10.30am, we raised the Armed Forces Flag at the New Town Hall, Commercial Road, Weymouth, DT4 8NG.
View the event flyer below:
Images from Armed Forces Weekend below:
