Aldershot is preparing to mark National Armed Forces Day with a weekend of celebrations.
Supported by the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), the event will take place from Friday, June 26, to Sunday, June 28, with the main festivities occurring on Saturday, June 27.
Activities will be centred around Queen’s Parade, Queen’s Avenue, Aldershot.
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The event will feature parades, arena displays, community activities and family entertainment.
BFBS will provide live broadcast coverage, interviews with the military community and stories from the stands.
They will also bring an esports gaming rig for visitors to enjoy.
Ahead of the weekend, Reserves Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 24, acknowledging the contributions of Reserve Forces across the UK.
The BFBS presence will span radio, digital and social channels, as well as Forces News.
The esports gaming station will offer 'Hot Lap' challenges and other activities for visitors.
A dedicated webpage, bfbs.com/armedforcesday, provides further information about the weekend's events.
For more updates, people can visit forcesnews.com, bfbs.com/radio, or follow BFBS on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
The event promises to be a celebration of the armed forces, bringing together various activities and entertainment for all ages.
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