Laying of the First Poppy and Remembrance Sunday Parade in Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough will honor all who served and lost their lives in conflicts worldwide. A series of services and ceremonies will mark the town’s remembrance events this November.

First Poppy Ceremony

Elected Mayor Chris Cooke will lay the First Poppy at the Cenotaph on Linthorpe Road at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 6. Students from local schools will also take part by placing poppy crosses on the Field of Remembrance.

Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service

The Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place on Sunday, November 9. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m., proceeding to the Cenotaph for a service that will conclude around 12:30 p.m.

Mayor Cooke and other civic representatives will be in attendance. For those unable to be present, the ceremony will be live-streamed via the Council’s Facebook page.

Armistice Day Service

An additional Armistice Day service will be held at the Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, beginning at 10:45 a.m. The commemoration will include a two-minute silence in honor of the fallen. All services will be led by Reverend David Goodhew, Vicar of St Barnabas Church in Middlesbrough.

“Remembrance has never been more important and is our acknowledgement of the selfless sacrifice of others to preserve and protect the freedoms we all enjoy today.” — Councillor Linda Lewis, Middlesbrough Council’s Armed Forces Champion

Summary

The remembrance events in Middlesbrough unite the community in tribute to those who gave their lives for peace and freedom through three public ceremonies this November.

Middlesbrough Council — 2025-10-31