Red Arrows to light up skies above the city
From a Royal Navy parachute jump to a full display from the Red Arrows, Armed Forces Day will be filled with incredible sights.
This year’s Armed Forces Day will take place on Saturday, June 8 on Southsea Common and will be free to attend.
The event is being held at the end of a week of D-day commemorations, which starts in Portsmouth on Wednesday, June 5.
A full Red Arrows display across the Solent will be part of a packed Armed Forces Day, which is being organised by Portsmouth City Council.
There will also be a
Royal Navy parachute jump, military parades and vehicles, live music, funfair rides, a free climbing wall, laser tag, obstacle course, and arts and crafts.
Councillor Steve Pitt, Portsmouth City Council leader, said: “Portsmouth Armed Forces Day is one of the biggest and best-loved events of the year, and with it being held on the Saturday after the 80th anniversary of D-day, it’s even more significant this year.
“We’re so excited to have a full Red Arrows display along with a packed line-up. Thousands are expected to turn out so please come along to celebrate our incredible armed forces community and help make this the best Portsmouth Armed Forces Day yet.”
The Red Arrows will be heading to the south coast three times this summer as they will also be making an appearance over the Solent for the D-day events and will be seen at Goodwood.
Armed Forces Day will take place on the Common between 10am and 4pm, and no tickets will be required to gain entry.
BAE Systems is the headline sponsor, allowing the city council to provide even more action and excitement and run the event for free.
Scott Jamieson, managing director of BAE Systems’ maritime services, said: “We are incredibly proud to be able to support Portsmouth’s 2024 Armed Forces Day. The celebrations will provide a great opportunity to recognise the incredible contribution of our armed forces and to show our support to those in service, veterans and their families.”
We're so excited to have a full Red Arrows display along with a packed line-up