You will be able to see Britain's most famous aerobatics display team when they fly over Wales this weekend. The Red Arrows will be performing their amazing spectacle in Newport this Saturday, June 24 as the city hosts Wales National Armed Forced Day.
The event celebrates and acknowledges those currently serving in the Armed Forces, veterans and volunteers. The day will include a military parade, plenty of entertainment and attractions and a military concert later on Saturday evening.
The military parade will start at 10am and march through the centre of Newport, led by The Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of The Royal Welsh and involving military personnel and veterans from the Tri-Services. The parade will end with speeches.
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Military assets and interactive attractions will be located along Kutaisi Walk on the city’s riverfront, from close to the town bridge to the University of South Wales (USW) campus. Between 10am and 3pm you will be able to spot the amazing Red Arrows flying past, as well as:
- A parachute drop by The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team
- Military exhibitions in city centre venues including the Riverfront Theatre, Newport Museum and Art Gallery and Newport Market
- A commemorative service for HMS Turbulent which was lost in the Mediterranean Sea 80 years ago
- A hub in the Riverfront Theatre for Armed Forces organisations to promote their work including the Royal British Legion, Help for Heroes, SSAFA, Newport Veterans Hub, Royal Naval Association, BLESMA and Combat Stress
- Live music stage located on Kutaisi Walk near the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre, hosted by Newport City Radio
- Roaming street entertainment and re-enactment groups
A free, ticketed Military Concert will take place at Rodney Parade stadium, home to the Dragons rugby team and Newport County AFC, between 4pm and 6pm. It will include performances by The Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of The Royal Welsh, The Royal British Legion Band of Wales and the Military Wives Choir.
There will also be a parachute drop into the stadium by The Tigers Army Parachute Display Team, Army award presentations and re-signing of the Armed Forces Covenant and a handover from Newport to Swansea of the hosting of Wales National Armed Forces Day 2024.
For more info on the events including the concert, parking and transport click here.
