Southend-on-Sea Invites Community to Annual Remembrance Sunday Events
Residents, veterans, and visitors are encouraged to attend the parade, service, and a separate two-minute silence to honour sacrifices.
By Rebecca Flint
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Southend-on-Sea is set to hold its annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service on 8 November 2026, with a further two-minute silence observed on 11 November.
Residents, veterans, serving personnel, and visitors are invited to the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service on 8 November 2026. The parade will assemble at Prittlewell Square at 10:15am before proceeding along Clifftown Parade to the Southend Cenotaph for a 10:45am start. The Service of Remembrance will commence at 11am, including the national two-minute silence.
Local veterans, serving personnel, and members of uniformed organisations are warmly encouraged to participate in the parade. Those wishing to join are asked to contact the Mayor's Office at mayorsoffice@southend.gov.uk to register their interest and receive further details.
The service offers an opportunity to honour those who sacrificed their lives in past conflicts and to pay tribute to veterans and current service members. Wreaths will be laid by civic dignitaries, armed forces representatives, veterans, faith leaders, and community organisations. Members of the public will also be invited to lay wreaths during the service.
In addition to the main service, the Mayor will lead a two-minute silence on Wednesday, 11 November, at 11am on Southend-on-Sea High Street, near the Victoria Shopping Centre.
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"Remembrance Sunday is one of the most important occasions in our city's civic calendar. It provides an opportunity for all of us to come together, reflect upon the sacrifices made by generations of servicemen and women, and honour those who gave their lives in the service of our country."
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"I encourage all residents and visitors to join us at the Cenotaph as we remember the fallen, support our veterans, and pay tribute to those who continue to serve today."
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"The annual commemorations are a longstanding part of Southend's civic calendar, bringing together people from across the community in a shared act of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude."
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"Last year's Poppies on the Pier commemorations highlighted not only the city's strong sense of civic pride and enduring support for the Armed Forces community, but also the universal significance of remembrance, capturing attention around the world and reminding us that the values of sacrifice, service, and peace transcend borders."
Temporary road closures will be in effect around the Cenotaph area on Sunday, 8 November, with signage and parking restrictions in place. A Royal Artillery gun will be positioned in Southend Cliff Gardens, opposite Wilson Road, with ceremonial gun salutes scheduled for 11am and 11:02am.
