Weymouth Armed Forces Weekend

Thank you to everyone who watched or participated in our Armed Forces Weekend in June.

Next year’s dates are June 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

Here’s a recap of events that took place in 2025.

Saturday 21st June

From 10am to 12.30pm, the Dorset Military Vehicle Association showcased their historic military vehicles along the promenade between the Jubilee Clock and Weymouth Beach Office. The convoy of historic vehicles left the promenade at 12.30pm and travelled along the Esplanade to make their way to the D-Day Centre on Portland.

Music and entertainment at the Jubilee Clock:

10.30am – 11am The Decadettes

11am – 11.30am: South Wales Police Band

11.30am – 12.15pm: The Decadettes

12.15pm – 12.45pm: South Wales Police Band

2pm – 2.30pm: South Wales Police Band

Charity and awareness stalls from various associations near the Jubilee Clock from 10am.

As One Theatre Company performed WW2 Homefront Voices A String of Pearls 1pm to 2pm by the Jubilee Clock.

Sunday 22nd June

A parade took place along the seafront featuring veterans, marching bands, and military vehicles.

In the afternoon, entertainment included further marching band performances and a display of historic vehicles on the Pavilion Forecourt:

1pm: South Wales Police Band

1.30pm: South West Area Sea Cadet Band

2pm: Wessex Military Band

2.30pm: The Decadettes

3pm: Dolphin Marching Band

Charity and awareness stalls from various associations near the Jubilee Clock from 10am.

View notice of road closures below:

Monday 23rd June

At 10.30am, we raised the Armed Forces Flag at the New Town Hall, Commercial Road, Weymouth, DT4 8NG.

View the event flyer below:

Images from Armed Forces Weekend below: