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The city will fall silent as it remembers those who died in conflicts on Sunday (November 10). Many roads are set to be closed in Worcester next weekend for the annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service. The annual service to honour those who have fought and died in the armed forces will take place on Sunday, November 10 at Worcester Cathedral.
In total, there will be seven road closures with 11 more set to be impacted. Road closures The High Street, College Street, Friar Street, Copenhagen Street and Pump Street will be closed on Sunday, November 10 for the remembrance parade. Other roads to be closed for the parade include Bank Street and Queen Street.
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The order of service The parade will start at 9.15am, making its way via Mealcheapen Street, St Swithun's Street and the High Street to the Cathedral. At 9.
40am, the Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Mel Allcott, will lead a civic procession from the Guildhall to the Cathedral. The service will start at 10am and last around 40 minutes, after which attendees will make their way to the war memorial next to the Cathedral where a wreath-laying ceremony will be held. At 11am, Worcester will fall silent to remember those who have served, and at 11.
15am the ceremony will end, at which point the parade will return past the Guildhall. Cllr Allcott said: “Remembrance Sunday in Worcester is always a poignant occasion when we remember all those who have fallen in conflict in order that we have freedom. “All Worcester residents are invited to pay their respects together at this important ceremony of remembrance.
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