Those who have served their country in conflicts around the world will be honoured at the 2026 Douglas City Council Remembrance Sunday service next month.
The service, on November 8, will provide an opportunity for the community to pay tribute and reflect on the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces, past and present.
A parade will form at Market Hill at 9.15am and move off at 9.20am, proceeding via Duke Street, Strand Street, Castle Street, Marina Road and Church Road Marina to St Thomas’ Church, where the parade will arrive via the Finch Road entrance.
The church service will begin at 10am, concluding at approximately 10.40am, allowing time for those attending to parade to the War Memorial ahead of the two minutes’ silence at 11am, followed by the laying of wreaths.
Organisations wishing to be included on the wreath-laying list are asked to email democraticservices@douglas.gov.im
The parade will be led by Douglas Town Band, Standard Bearers, military personnel and the Mayor of Douglas, Councillor Steven Crellin JP.
The final parade will then form on the Promenade roadway alongside the Memorial and travel southbound, turning into Castle Street and finishing at the Manx Legion Club. A salute by His Worship the Mayor will be taken along the route.
Roads immediately surrounding St Thomas’ Church will be closed between 9.30am and 11am. Church Road Marina and Harris Promenade will be closed from 10.30am until midday.
Mayor of Douglas, Councillor Crellin, said: ‘Remembrance Sunday is an important day to come together as a community and pause to remember the extraordinary sacrifices made by those who served their country and particularly those who never returned home.
‘Behind every name remembered on a war memorial is a person, a family and a story. For those who gave their lives, and for those who returned carrying physical or emotional scars, their service came at a profound personal cost.
‘As we stand together in Douglas, we will remember not only those from our own Island and the British Isles, but all those around the world who have lost their lives or been affected by conflict. Remembrance is about ensuring those sacrifices are never forgotten. It is a time for reflection,
gratitude and respect and I hope residents will join us in showing their support for those who have served, those who continue to serve, and the families who stand behind them.
‘I would also encourage people to support the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Every contribution, however large or small, will help ensure those who need support can continue to receive it.’
The community will also commemorate those killed or injured in wars on Armistice Day, (Wednesday, November 11) when Harris Promenade will be closed from 10.45am to 11.30am while a short ceremony takes place at the War Memorial.
