Penzance Council has two public events planned as the parish prepares to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice
Remembrance Sunday – Sunday 8 November
The Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place on Sunday 8 November.
The service will take place outdoors at the War Memorial at Battery Rocks and will be led by Rev Jacky Wise of Penlee Cluster. The Council is pleased to confirm the Cornish language will again feature prominently in the service, with translated prayers read by Mayor of Penzance, Cllr Andy Law.
Key timings on Remembrance Sunday:
10:15am – The Civic Parade will form-up in the forecourt of St John’s Hall
10:35am – The Parade will set off for the march to the War Memorial at Battery Rocks
10:55am – Remembrance Service and wreath laying
Members of the public are very welcome to watch the parade and attend the service.
Following the service, Penzance Royal British Legion will be providing refreshments and a buffet at their clubhouse on Bread Street which everyone is welcome to attend.
Road Closure on Remembrance Sunday:
A rolling road closure will be in place from 10:30am –10:50am which includes:
- Alverton Street
- The Greenmarket
- Market Place
- Chapel Street
- Under Chapel Yard
- Battery Road (from the junction of Under Chapel Yard to the War Memorial)
Armistice Day – Wednesday 11 November
11am – Two-Minute Silence
There will be a short service led by Rev Derath Durkin, with translated Cornish prayers read by Mayor of Penzance, Cllr Andy Law, ahead of a two-minute silence observed at 11am on Wednesday 11 November at the Memorial Gardens in Penlee Park.
Members of the public are welcome to attend and are invited to gather in the gardens from 10.45am.
