Newport is hosting the annual Wales National Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June 2023. Armed Forces Day in Wales is a partnership event between councils, Welsh Government, the tri-services – Royal Navy, Army and RAF – and other partners.
As part of the celebrations on the day, there will be a number of things happening in the city centre.
The day’s highlights will include:
10am - Military parade from High Street to John Frost Square
11am – Red Arrows fly past (weather permitting)
Approximately 11.30am – the Tigers Army Parachute and RAF Falcons display teams (weather permitting)
4pm – the concert begins and will include performances by the Regimental Band and Corps of Drums of the Royal Welsh, the Prince of Wales Band, the Cardiff Military Wives Choir and the Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Band.