BARRY honoured those who fought for our freedom on the weekend.
Remembrance Sunday is an annual event to commemorate those who fought in the First and Second World.
In 2020, due to the Covid pandemic, parades were not hosted, and services had reduced numbers (with 30 people attending in Barry that year), but this year Remembrance parades returned throughout the UK.
Barry was no exception with a Remembrance parade leaving Kings Square at 10.20am on Sunday, November 14, and roads closed to ensure the safety of the event.
The march – organised by Barry Town Council in partnership with the Royal British Legion – commenced from Barry Town Hall, Kings Square, and along Holton Road, before stopping briefly at the Merchant Navy Monument at the Civic Offices.
The parade then continued to Barry cenotaph at Memorial Hall for a service of remembrance held outside.
This included wreaths of poppies being laid at the cenotaph, and a two-minute silence, traditionally held at 11am to reflect on the sacrifices made in war.
This was followed by an indoor service inside Barry Memorial Hall.
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