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Held on the second Sunday in November (the nearest Sunday to November 11), Remembrance Sunday is the day our country commemorates those who fought in the two World Wars and other conflicts. This year, it falls on Sunday, November 9, with a service to take place at The Cenotaph in Bristol.
Around 10:25 am, HMS Flying Fox will lead military units, cadets, veterans and related groups from College Green to Colston Avenue. The national 2-minute silence will take place in front of the war memorial at 11 am, followed by wreath laying and a short service. Members of the public are also invited to attend and reflect.
Councillor Henry Michallat, Lord Mayor of Bristol, said: “We hope that the residents of Bristol will join us to honour and reflect on those who gave their lives defending our freedoms. It is important to take time to remember the lives lost during conflict. As a city, we come together in unity to reflect on those who have sacrificed their lives for peace.”
What road disruptions will it cause?
So that the service is as smooth as possible, there will be multiple road closures and diversions in the city centre on Remembrance Sunday, which will start at 5 am and finish at 1 pm. But disruptions should be expected for most of the day—affecting traffic and bus services, but pedestrian and emergency access will remain throughout the event.
Affected roads include: Anchor Road, Baldwin Street, Broad Quay, Canons Road, Christmas Street, Colson Avenue, Colston Street, College Green, Denmark Street, Lewins Mead, Marsh Street, Nelson Street, Park Street, Quay Street, Queen Charlotte Street, Rupert Street, St Augustines Parade, Unity Street, Small Street, St Stephens Avenue and Quay Street.
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