Event Programme
There will be lots of free family-friendly activities to enjoy throughout the day, so coming early to make the most of the day is recommended.
10:30 | Event Site opens at Newtownards Airfield
10:30 | Official Regional Armed Forces Day military parade through Newtownards from The War Memorial , Court Square to Newtownards Airfield with military bands and over 400 military personnel in attendance.
Music will be provided by
- Band, Bugles, Pipes and Drums of the Royal Irish Regiment)
- Pipes and Drums from Royal Dragoon Guards (RDG)
- Pipes and Drums from Campbell College Belfast Combined Cadet Force (CCB CCF)
- Pipes and Drums from 502 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force.
11:30 | Drumhead Service, Flag Raising and Gun Salute at Newtownards Airfield
12:00 | Royal Air Force premier military parachute display team, The Falcons
14:15| Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows
15:30 | Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
16:00 | Beating Retreat
17:00 | Event Close
Throughout the day | Musical performances, family-friendly fun, military displays, cookery demonstrations, technical challenges, local food and drink and craft stalls
Please note that all timings are indicative only, and are subject to change up to and including on the day of this event.
Programming such as aerial displays are weather dependent and are subject to change or cancellation at short notice.
Newtownards town (particularly the areas around Newtownards Airfield) is expected to be extremely busy with inevitable traffic disruption.
Please allow for additional travel time to and from the event site and for connections to onwards journeys.
