Armed Forces Week

Celebrating Britain's armed forces, past, present and future.

It’s only fitting that don’t-do-it-by-halves Blackpool should host a whole week of events, during 18-26 June, to celebrate the British Armed Forces rather than just a day like other parts of the country.

Armed Forces Week Blackpool is the resorts’ annual opportunity to show it’s support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, and from veterans to cadets.

To celebrate Armed Forces Week Blackpool the resort has joined together to create some special offers to help you spread the costs of your visit.  Click here for details of these offers.

What's On

Armed Forces' Week Flag Raising Ceremony

Blackpool joins the nation in this countrywide tribute.

A celebrity veteran will present the Armed Forces Day flag to the Mayor of Blackpool on the steps of Blackpool town hall.  The flag will then be raised from the flag pole where it will fly for the week above the Town Hall 10.15am.

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Armed Forces Going to the Flicks

A special wartime cinema experience especially for primary aged school children depicting the lives of children in the UK during the second world war.

During the morning the children will also have explained the significance of the National Anthem.

Free Admission (Primary school children by invitation only)

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Armed Forces Afternoon Tea Dance

World renowned resident organists will play the Mighty Wurlitzer at an afternoon tea dance in the magnificent surroundings the famous  Blackpool Tower Ballroom. 

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Armed Forces Fylde Memorial Arboretum

A service of dedication will be held in Millenium Grove to commemorate our armed forces and veterens past and present.

The Fylde Memorial Arboretum was erected in a community woodland by the Fylde Ex-Service Liaison Commitee in June 2009. The trees surrounding will provide a haven of peace and beauty for all those who visit, and serve as a living and lasting memorial to commemorate our fallen comrades and loved ones.

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Armed Forces' and Veterans Day Gala Dinner

Members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, families and friends are invited to enjoy a five course meal to the sound of the Lancashire Artillery Band (v) followed by entertainment from a top-class cabaret line up.

Dress code: Lounge suits, blazers or Black tie,
Medals may be worn.

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Armed Forces Day Big Band Dance

Celebrating National Armed Forces’ Day with a full night of incredible entertainment in the opulent Tower Ballroom

•World-renowned Tower Ballroom Organist
•Lancashire Artillery Band (v)
•Dancing to a live Big Band
•Fever Dance Company, champion junior formation team

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National Armed Forces Day

Blackpool joins the nation in celebrating Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day in 2011 will again be an opportunity for the public to say thank you and recognise the outstanding contribution the Armed Forces community makes to this country

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Armed Forces and Veterans Sunday Service and Parade

Blackpool joins together to Celebrate, Honour and Unite Britain's Armed Forces past, present and future. Attending the service will be veterans, cadets, serving military, military bands and the general public.

Following the Sunday morning service Blackpool invites members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets to join in the short parade down the promenade.

 

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Music for Heroes

Blackpool's famous Winter Gardens will again host the Music For Heroes concert in the Opera House as part of Armed Forces Week.

Music For Heroes is a FREE concert and has established itself as one of the many highlights of Blackpool's Armed Forces' Week. The event returns for 2012 and will again be FREE admission for all members of the Armed Forces, past, present and future, their family, friends and supporters.

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Armed Forces' and Veterans' Dine Out For Free

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Other Events

A number of other events can be found in and around Blackpool over the week.  Click here for details of all these events

Fylde Ex-Service Liason Committee		National Armed Forces Day