Armistice Day in Ypres

Ypres marks Armistice Day with a full day of remembrance.

• 9.15am – Service, St George's Memorial Church

• 9.30am – Service, St Martin's Cathedral

• 10.20am – Poppy Parade with the Ypres Surrey Pipes & Drums

• 10.35am – Ceremony at the Belgian Monument, Coomansstraat

• 11am – Ceremony and Last Post, Menin Gate

• 12 noon – Unveiling of the Peace Flag, Grote Markt

• 12.15pm – West Yorkshire Police Band, Grote Markt

• 8pm – Last Post, Menin Gate

Practical information:

• No registration required

• Parking outside the town centre

• Dress: military – uniform with medals; civilian – business attire

More information: Visit Ieper – Armistice