Rotherham is set to honor its fallen heroes during the annual Armistice and Remembrance Day events. The ceremonies will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. This year’s event will feature a parade, a two-minute silence, and a wreath-laying service in Clifton Park.
Details of the Remembrance Parade
The parade will begin outside the Garden House at 10:35 a.m. It will include uniformed groups, veterans, and various organizations from the armed forces community. The procession will move through Clifton Park towards the Bandstand and conclude at the Cenotaph War Memorial.
Commemorative Service
A service at the Cenotaph will be led by Reverend Canon Phil Batchford from Rotherham Minster. The ceremony will include:
- The Act of Remembrance
- The national two-minute silence
- A wreath-laying ceremony
Rotherham’s Mayor, Councillor Rukhsana Ismail, and the Council Leader, Councillor Chris Read, will lay wreaths on behalf of the borough. Community members are encouraged to participate by laying their wreaths after the official ceremony.
In observance of Armistice Day
Following the Remembrance Sunday events, Mayor Ismail will lead a two-minute silence in All Saints Square on Tuesday, November 11. This moment will be observed at 11:00 a.m., marking the end of World War I on November 11, 1918.
Mayor’s Statement
“The Remembrance Parade and Armistice Day ceremony serve as vital reminders of the ultimate sacrifices made by those who have served,” stated Mayor Ismail. “I feel immense pride in participating in these events and encourage all residents to attend and honor our Rotherham heroes, both past and present.”
Parking Information
On November 9, public parking will not be available at the Museum Car Park from 8:00 a.m. to midday. However, free parking will be accessible in council-owned off-street car parks in the town center on Sundays for attendees.
Additional Remembrance Events
Beyond the Civic event in Clifton Park, other Remembrance activities will occur throughout the borough on November 9, including events in:
- Anston
- Bramley
- Brinsworth Parish Council
- Dinnington
- Greasbrough
- Harthill
- Maltby
- Thurcroft Parish Council
- Wales Parish Council
- Wath-upon-Dearne
- Wickersley
For more information on these events, please visit El-Balad.
