A flag raising ceremony has taken place and a host of activities are planned as Sunderland celebrates Armed Forces Day.
Tributes will be paid to veterans and those currently serving in the military this weekend to mark the day, which will take place on Saturday. The Armed Forces Day flag was raised at the City Hall on Friday where it will fly for the weekend, and a programme of family fun and activities will be taking place at Seaburn Recreational Ground.
Armed Forces Day takes place on the last Saturday in June every year to acknowledge the contribution made by military personnel and their families to their country and communities.
