Annual show of respect
Today is Armed Forces Day.
Proceedings begin with a parade, which will set off from Regent Street at 3pm along the Promenade to the Villa Marina.
All encouraged to turn out for the annual commemoration, wave flags and show support for the forces on what is a very important year.
2018 marks the centenary of the end of the Great War.
Major Charles Wilson explains how this afternoon will proceed:

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