Homage to heroes
Busy Forces Day event
A busy programme of entertainment is planned for Armed Forces Day in Stirling on June 30.
The free-to-enter annual military show, which starts at 11am, will be headlined by Voice winner Stevie McCrorie.
The popular event is run by the Armed Forces and local authorities across the UK and features a range of bands, parades, music and military displays as well as supporting a wide range of charities present on the day.
Stirling’s 2018 event will see the Parachute Regiment’s Red Devils lead the line from the skies while military bands along with military personnel, vehicles and a wide array of family-oriented fun will entertain the crowds on the ground.
Serving personnel, veterans and cadets will gather at the foot of King Street on the morning of the event at around 11.15am for a parade beginning at noon .
Stirling Provost, Christine Simpson said: “This event is a wonderful way for Stirling to show its support to the Armed Forces past, present and future and enjoy a funpacked family day out.” Stirling MP Stephen Kerr added: “I am looking forward to a lovely day and being part of the large crowd that always turn out to acknowledge the commitment of all our service personnel.”
Formed in 1964, the Red Devils are the parachute display team of the British Army and The Parachute Regiment.
The programme also includes the Kennedy Cupcakes, a 1940s/50s inspired dance troupe, who will bring a touch of razzmatazz to proceedings with a string of showstopping routines.
They will be joined by talented young singer Dionne Hickey and Alva’s Stevie McCrorie.
The UK Garrison Storm Troopers, formed in 2000, will also be mingling with the crowds for Star Wars fans brave enough to get up close and personal with some of the Galactic Empire’s most iconic foot soldiers. Entertainment continues until 5pm.