Service of Remembrance to be held at Dartford War Memorial

by | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized

This year the annual Service of Remembrance will take place at the War Memorial in Central Park, Dartford on Sunday 13th November.

The service will begin at 10.40am and will be followed by a march past by veterans, uniformed and youth organisations from the High Street and along Market Street past the War Memorial.

The public are welcome to attend and participate in remembering those who have sacrificed so much and who continue to do so in conflicts around the world. 

Please note that the High Street and Market Street will be closed to traffic from 10.15am on the 13th to allow the service and parade to take place and roads will not re-open until the event has concluded at around midday.

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