Services, parades and ceremonies are being held across the city to mark Remembrance, pay tribute to the Armed Forces and to remember all victims of conflict.
The services will be attended by civic leaders with all events open to members of public who wish to attend.
Remembrance events begin on Thursday 5 November and will continue until Wednesday 11 November, which marks Armistice Day.
Armistice Day is marked around the United Kingdom with a two-minute silence at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month to commemorate the agreement to end the fighting of the First World War.
If you’re planning to travel to a Remembrance event using the train, please be aware engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Worthing stations over the weekend on 7 and 8 November, with buses will replacing all trains. Journey times will increase, so please check before you travel using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner. Paper train tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Brighton & Hove bus routes 1,2,6,7,46 and 49.
Both Brighton & Hove Buses and Stagecoach will also be offering free travel on Remembrance Sunday (8 November) and Armistice Day (11 November) for veterans and serving military personnel on carrying their valid military or veterans’ ID card.
Councillor Amanda Grimshaw, Armed Forces Champion for Brighton & Hove, said: “It is an honour to mark Remembrance each year and take time to remember those who lost their lives in war and conflict, enduring unimaginable hardship in the hope that their loved ones and future generations could live in safety.
“Remembrance is an opportunity for people of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds to come together in gratitude for the sacrifices made by those who served, and in hope for a more peaceful future.
“In Brighton & Hove, we will also take this opportunity to recognise and support members of our community who serve in the Armed Forces and Reserves.
“I invite everyone to join a local Remembrance event, or simply take a quiet moment to reflect on those who gave their lives to protect others, and to remember the devastating impact of war, hatred and division.”
Remembrance events
Thursday 5 November
Blessing in the Garden of Remembrance service
10.50am, Brighton War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EN. Please arrive by 10.45am.
Sunday 8 November
The Royal Sussex Regimental Association Remembrance
9am, The Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial, Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG. Please arrive by 8.50am.
Portslade Remembrance Sunday parade and service
10.45am, Easthill Park, Manor Road, Portslade BN41 2FA
The service and parade will commence promptly at 10.45am, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at 11am. Guests are kindly requested to be assembled by 10.30am.
Brighton Remembrance Sunday parade and service
10.50am, Brighton War Memorial, Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1EN
The parade and service begin at 10.50am, followed by a wreath laying ceremony and the March Past and Salute. Please arrive by 10.30am.
Hove Cemetery Remembrance Sunday service
11am, Hove Cemetery, Old Shoreham Road, Hove BN3 7EF
A short wreath-laying ceremony will take place first at the North Gate Memorial at 11am followed by the same ceremony at the South Gate Memorial. Please arrive by 10.50am.
Rottingdean Remembrance Sunday parade and service
11.30am, Rottingdean War Memorial, Village Green, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HA
The parade forms at the lower High Street at 11.30am. The Remembrance service then starts promptly at 12 noon at the War Memorial on the Village Green.
Hove Remembrance Sunday parade and service
2.30pm, Hove War Memorial, Grand Avenue, Hove BN3 2NA
Service and wreath-laying ceremony to start at 2.30pm, followed by a March Past, Salute and Parade to All Saints Church, The Drive. Please arrive by 2.20pm.
Remembrance Sunday civic memorial service
3pm, All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove BN3 3QE
Civic Service following the Service and Parade from Hove War Memorial on Grand Avenue.
Wednesday 11 November
Brighton Armistice Day, 2-minute silence and service
10.50am, Brighton War Memorial, Old Steine Gardens, Brighton, BN1 1EN
The service will start at 10.50am, with a two-minute silence at 11am. Please arrive by 10.45am.
Hove Armistice Day, 2-minute silence and service
10.55am, Hove War Memorial, Grand Avenue, Hove BN3 2NA
The service will start at 10.55am, with a two-minute silence at 11am. Please arrive by 10.50am.
Rottingdean Armistice Day, 2-minute silence and service
10.55am, War Memorial, Village Green, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7HA
The service will start at 10.55am, with a two-minute silence at 11am. Please arrive by 10.50am.
