The Rifles Freedom of the Town
Wellington Town Council would like to thank everyone who came out to support The Rifles Freedom Parade and Armed Forces Day events on Saturday 17th June 2023.
It was an absolutely amazing day and we are so grateful for the kind words we have received and the many, many people who made it possible.
On this page we are showcasing some of the best images and video from the day as well as quotations from our honoured guests.
Images below courtesy of Evo’s Media
Images in this row courtesy of Around Wellington
Memorial Service
Images in this row courtesy of Evo’s Media
Parade (part 1)
Armed Forces Day
Parade (part 2)
Freedom Parade
Wellington School
Images in this row courtesy of George Pocock
Parade and Reception
Event Video
Press Releases and Promotion
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- Friday 12th May – Event Announcement
- Friday 19th May – Sergeant Teresa Bulmer Q&A
- Wednesday 24th May – Rifles Museum Visit
- Friday 26th May – History of The Rifles Regiment
- Friday 2nd June – Significance of Freedom and Reasons for Granting
- Monday 5th June – The Rifles Museum Pop-Up Exhibition
- Wednesday 7th June – Captain Max Savage
- Friday 9th June – History of Cap Badge, Flag, Motto
- Monday 12th June – Care for Casualties Charity
- Friday 16th June – Quotations About The Event
Event Information - Freedom Parade
Event Information - Armed Forces Day
