Luton Borough Council

06/11/2023 - Remembrance events in Luton this weekend

This Saturday 11 November and Sunday 12 November, our town will once again have the opportunity of commemorating Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.

Both occasions are traditionally well supported by residents. Together they enable Lutonians to join with the rest of the country in two key moments of national reflection on the sacrifices of previous generations, whilst at the same time remembering men and woman currently serving with the armed services.

On Armistice Day, Saturday 11 November, a brief service will be held outside the Town Hall War Memorial. Attended by various civic dignitaries, attendees will be welcomed shortly before 11am by Rev David Kesterton, Dean of Luton. The Last Post will be played before a two minutes’ silence on the hour. The brief commemoration will conclude after the singing of the National Anthem.

The next day Remembrance Sunday will follow its usual pattern. A parade will leave Park Street West at 10.40 and march towards the Town Hall for a short service led by Pastor Lloyd Denny beginning at 11am. This will include a time of silence, prayers, participation from civic leaders and the laying of wreaths at the foot of the War Memorial.

Hazel Simmons MBE, Leader of the Council, said: “This weekend, once again our nation comes together to remember servicemen and women, many of who paid the ultimate sacrifice. In Luton we will have the chance to share in these sombre moments as we gather outside the Town Hall on Saturday and Sunday.

“Please join us as a town we honour the dead as well as those who continue to serve.”