The New Folkestone Society is hosting its annual Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade again on Saturday 7 November following the success of the previous two years.
Assembling on The Leas outside The Grand at 5.45pm, the procession will depart at 6pm, led by a regimental drummer along The Leas to the Leas Bandstand for poetry and letter readings, before heading to the Step Short Remembrance Arch for the Last Post. It will then head through the Sandgate Road pedestrian precinct led by a piper and drummer to the Town Hall, before heading down Church Street to The Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe for reflection and music from the Friends of the Royal British Legion Community Choir plus solo artists, where lanterns will be assembled to create a tribute.
The first 150 people to arrive at The Grand will be loaned an LED lantern to carry on the procession. Participants are welcome to bring their own battery-operated lanterns.
This is a free event – all are welcome. Join us outside The Grand for the full parade, or anywhere along the route. For approximate timings, see the poster or our event page. There will be an optional retiring collection to support the Church. The event is expected to end at 9pm
For full details, visit the event page on our website:
