Royal Navy and forces cadets to parade through Gosport High Street - when, times

Dedicated military cadets and volunteers will be parading through Gosport to honour their achievements.

Various regiments will be marching along the high street on October 10 as part of National Cadet Week. Starting at 9.30am, the public are encouraged to show their support to the local forces.

A spokesperson for the organising committee said: ”National Cadet Week is a chance to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our cadets and recognise the dedication of the volunteers who support them. The parade through Gosport High Street will demonstrate the strength of the cadet movement in our community and highlight the skills, confidence and opportunities that cadet service offers to young people.

“We warmly invite residents, veterans, families and local organisations to join us in supporting the cadets and volunteers who contribute so much to community life.”

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The organisations involved in the parade include the Volunteer Cadet Corps (VCC), Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC). Cadets will march through the streets, culminating with Gosport’s Mayor taking the salute to recognise their dedication to the service.

National Cadet Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness of the UK’s cadet organisations and celebrates the contribution of the forces. cadet units from Gosport and the surrounding area have supported numerous civic events, commemorations, charitable activities and community projects, all while helping young people reach their potential and become active citizens.

The organising committee spokesperson added that the parade will showcase the highest standards of discipline, teamwork and pride, while providing an opportunity to thank the many volunteer instructors and leaders whose commitment makes the cadet experience possible.