London Remembers WWI - 1st September - Free Event

Join the Chelsea Pensioners and military representatives from London for a unique Parade down the King's Road followed by a youth and community event for all the family! 

The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Greater London have teamed up with the Chelsea Pensioners to remember the actions of the London regiments who served so valiantly in WWI. To commemorate those who contributed to the war effort in our community, a WWI themed youth and community event will be taking place following the Parade and we are inviting everyone to get involved! 

The Parade will begin at 10.35am, which will see the Chelsea Pensioners exercising their Freedom of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea along with representatives of London’s Maritime Reserves; The Royal Yeomanry; The London Regiment; 600 Squadron RAuxAF and the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. Don’t miss this opportunity to see so many of London’s Armed Forces personnel march together. Come along and show your support by lining the parade route along the King’s Road!  

Following the Parade, the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s Burton Court will be open from 11am, with plenty of activities for all the family to enjoy. These will include (but are not limited to):

• Arts and crafts
• Military arena displays
• Interactive installations
• Educational workshops
• Refreshments
• Singalongs
• Military Vehicles
• and much more!

10 Youth Organisations in Uniform (YOU London) will be present, along with organisations such as the Royal British Legion, Never Such Innocence, STOLL and the National Army Museum. Join us to learn, commemorate and celebrate the people who contributed so valiantly to the war effort 100 years ago.

For further information, click on the event flyer below.