The island’s capital will join together twice over the coming week to honour and remember those who gave their lives or were injured in conflict.
Douglas City Council will hold its 2025 Remembrance Sunday service on Sunday (November 9) at St Thomas’ Church before a ceremony at the War Memorial on Douglas Promenade.
The community will also commemorate those killed or injured in wars on Armistice Day, Tuesday, November 11.
Remembrance Tributes
On Sunday, a parade will form at Market Hill at 9:15am and move off at 9:20am.
The route will proceed via Duke Street, Strand Street, Castle Street, Marina Road and Church Road Marina to St Thomas’ Church where, on arrival, the parade will file through the Finch Road entrance.
A church service, conducted by The Reverend Liz Hull, Vicar of St Thomas’ Church, will commence at 10am with a sermon from The Reverend Dr Michal Brydon. If your organisation wishes to be included on the wreath-laying list, please e-mail: democraticservices@douglas.gov.im
The service will end at 10:40am to allow time for those present to parade to the War Memorial and observe the two minutes’ silence at 11am, which will be followed by the laying of wreaths.
Parade
The parade will be led by Douglas Town Band, Standard Bearers, military personnel and Mayor of Douglas, Councillor Steven Crellin, J.P.
The final parade will then form on the Promenade roadway alongside the War Memorial and travel southbound turning into Castle Street and finishing at the Manx Legion Club. A salute by His Worship the Mayor will be taken along the route.
The roads immediately surrounding St Thomas’ Church will be closed between 9:30am and 11am; Church Road Marina and Harris Promenade will be closed from 10:30am until midday.
On Armistice Day, Harris Promenade will shut from 10.45am to 11.30am while a short ceremony takes place at the War Memorial.
Mayor of Douglas, Councillor Steven Crellin, said: “Remembrance events are an opportunity to come together and show our gratitude to those who’ve served their country and remember those who’ve lost their lives or been left with emotional or physical scars from serving in conflicts around the world.
“I am sure residents will show their ongoing support for the brave people of the island and the families of our military and civilian service people. We owe those who have fought for their country a debt of thanks and it is so important to honour them in this way.”
