Morecambe Town Council has awarded a £14,000 grant in support of the district Armed Forces Day celebrations, which take place in Morecambe from June 19-21.

This marks the third consecutive year that the Town Council has acted as headline sponsor for the event, which provides an opportunity for residents to recognise the contribution and service of the Armed Forces community – including serving personnel, Service families, ex-forces personnel, reservists, and cadets.

The grant – the Town Council’s largest for Armed Forces Day to date – will help expand the event from a single day into a full weekend programme. Highlights are scheduled to include:

*A drone display (Friday, 10.20pm)

Army Red Devils at Armed Forces Day 2025. Photo: Joshua Brandwood.

placeholder image — Army Red Devils at Armed Forces Day 2025. Photo: Joshua Brandwood.

*The Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team (Saturday, 10am)

*A display flight from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota (Saturday, 1.40pm)

*A historical re-enactment performance from Task Force 1982 (Saturday, 3pm)

*A historic fighter flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Sunday, 11.22am)

Col (ret) John Davies DL, Sue Davies, and Cdr (ret) Tim Roberts receiving a cheque for £14,000 in support of Armed Forces Day 2026 from Morecambe Town Councillors John Livermore, Claire Cozler and Lee Bradbury.

The weekend will also feature live music from Morecambe Brass Band and vintage performers; bike, military and drumming parades; a re-enactment village; blue light service demonstrations; food and information stalls; and a range of community activities across the seafront.

Councillor Lee Bradbury, chairperson of Morecambe’s festivals, sponsorships and events committee, said: “Armed Forces Day was founded to give the public an opportunity to show appreciation for those who serve and have served. With 10% of Morecambe households home to ex-forces personnel and many more residents connected through extended families and friendships, it is especially important for the Town Council to continue supporting an event that reflects those local connections and experiences, as well as attracting many visitors from the wider district.”

Sqn Ldr Kris Bishop, Chairperson of Lancaster and Morecambe District Armed Forces Day Committee, said: “The continued support from Morecambe Town Council has played a major role in helping Armed Forces Day grow into a significant community event for the district.

"The weekend is designed to recognise the contribution of serving personnel, ex-forces personnel, reservists, cadets and military families, while also bringing residents and visitors together on Morecambe’s seafront.

“Events of this scale rely heavily on volunteers, partner organisations and local support, and we are extremely grateful to everyone helping make this year’s programme possible.”

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