Armed Forces Day 2023

The hugely popular Armed Forces Day will take place in Larne on Saturday 17 June 2023 at Sandy Bay Playing Fields, from 10am.

Every year the event is held in the United Kingdom to celebrate the service of personnel in the British Armed forces both past and present.

The action packed day will kick off with a parade to the venue and a drumhead service. The day will be filled with something for the whole family, including;

  • Interactive & static military displays
  • Performance from Band of the Royal Irish Regiment
  • Military village
  • 21 Royal Gun Salute for the King’s official birthday fired by 206 (Ulster) Battery RA
  • Live music from the Music Yard, Swingtime Starlets and The Gold Tips
  • Army Parachute display by Silver Stars RLC
  • RAF Display team featuring BBMF Lancaster
  • AAC Gazelle helicopter (static display)
  • RAFP Military Working Dogs display
  • Children’s entertainment
  • Ulster Aviation Society static display
  • STEM competition

The day will draw to a close with a Beating Retreat finale.

 

Please note; all stall and charity pitches have now been allocated

 

For further information please go to https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/things-to-do/whats-on/armed-forces-day-2023