Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday in Penrith
Penrith Town Council organises and leads Penrith’s annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service, held each year on the second Sunday in November, to honour the service and sacrifice of those who have lost their lives in conflicts past and present.
In 2026, Remembrance Sunday will take place on Sunday 8 November 2026.
The Remembrance Sunday Parade
The Remembrance Sunday Parade takes place in the town centre and is a key civic event within Penrith’s annual calendar.
- Date: Sunday 8 November 2026
- Parade muster: 1:45pm, Portland Place
- Step‑off time: 2:00pm
The parade is attended by invited dignitaries, representatives of the Armed Forces, veterans’ organisations, cadet forces, Town Councillors, and local community groups. Accompanied by Penrith Town Band, the parade proceeds from the Town Hall along Middlegate to St Andrew’s Church.
Service of Remembrance
On arrival at St Andrew’s Church, participants and members of the public are invited to attend the Service of Remembrance, which provides an opportunity for quiet reflection, remembrance and respect. The service commemorates all those who have served and safeguards the memory of the fallen for future generations.
Members of the public are warmly encouraged to attend both the parade and the service, and to observe the Act of Remembrance in support of the Armed Forces community.
Armistice Day
On Armistice Day, Wednesday 11 November 2026, residents are invited to gather at St Andrew’s Church from 10.50am for a short act of remembrance organised by the Church. The event will include the national two minutes’ silence at 11am and the dedication of the Garden of Remembrance, with a bugler in attendance. All are welcome to join this opportunity for quiet reflection.
Organisation and Community Involvement
Penrith Town Council works closely with local churches, veterans’ organisations, cadet and reserve units, service charities and partner organisations to ensure that Remembrance Sunday is delivered with dignity, inclusivity and respect.
Further details, including road closures, timings and accessibility information, are published closer to the event each year.