Armed Forces & Emergency Services Day returns on Saturday 20th June

Weston-super-Mare Armed Forces and Emergency Services Day is returning to the Beach Lawns on Saturday 20th June 2026 promising a full day of celebration, entertainment, and community spirit. - https://weston-afd.co.uk/

Photo: Weston Town Council

The arena will be shared by Armed Forces and Emergency Services displays, offering a full day of activities for all ages and providing an opportunity to show appreciation for local veterans and Armed Forces families.

You can expect to find:

🔹 Veterans Parade

🎡 Funfair rides featuring attractions such as dodgems, bungee trampolines and children’s roundabouts!

🎶 Live music

🍻 A market, bar and food stalls

🎤 Performances from The Satin Dollz

🤖 Cutting-edge robotic innovations from Network Rail including a four-legged “robot dog”

🍴 eat Festivals will be providing the very best West Country food & drink producers and artisans for you to enjoy, with the market celebrating the great local producers surrounding Weston-super-Mare.

A spokesperson for Weston Town Council said;

“We are also pleased to share that this year you can join us on Friday 19th June at 6.30pm in the Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare, for a special Sunset Ceremony to mark the beginning of Armed Forces and Emergency Services Day celebrations. This free event, open to all, will feature a traditional Drumhead Service, a military aircraft flypast from Middlezoy Aerodrome (subject to weather and pilot availability) and a ceremonial flag raising.

This poignant and memorable occasion offers a moment for reflection, respect, and community spirit as we come together to honour those who serve.

The event is enabled through financial support by Weston-super-Mare Town Council and the MOD, delivered by the team at Weston Business Improvement District.”