Penistone
Sheffield S36 6TS
UK
PENISTONE ARMED FORCES DAY SAT JUNE 29TH 2019
Penistone Armed Forces Day is the only showground event in our region that is host to a public arena Tattoo Show.
The gates open to the public at 10am with veteran associations and charities around the showground. Alongside market traders, entertainment and food & drink vendors. Be prepared to get here as early as possible as a full military parade including a tank will pass through Penistone at 11:20. This procession will head to the War Memorial at St John the Baptist church. In the parade, there will be marching bands, veteran associations and a whole host of military vehicles.
PLEASE NOTE that road closures will be in place so arrive early and follow the signage to get to the carpark ahead of the parade.
The event will be officially opened at 12 Noon by distinguished Veterans and the Arena Military Tattoo Show will go on until 17:00. This incorparates amongst other acts:
- Marching Bands
- Military vehicles
- Public displays
- Equipment demonstrations
- Big loud stuff that goes bang!!!
For the adults to enjoy later there will also be evening entertainment 19:00-23:30 which comprises of entertainment from 1940’s Swing to modern covers by local bands
Full information can be found here
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