The Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Bernie Bentick, will lead the town's commemorations, joined by serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans, civic representatives and local organisations.
Residents and visitors are invited to gather along the procession route or attend the service at the War Memorial in The Quarry to pay their respects.
The civic procession will leave Shrewsbury Castle at 10.30am, led by the Bligny Band and Bugles of the Shropshire Army Cadet Force.
The procession will include representatives from His Majesty's Armed Forces, veterans, councillors, former Mayors, magistrates and service and civilian organisations.
The parade will follow this route:
Shrewsbury Castle
Castle Gates
Castle Street
Pride Hill
Mardol Head
St John's Hill
The Quarry War Memorial
Members of the public are welcome to watch the procession as it makes its way through the town centre.
The Remembrance Sunday service will begin at 10.50am at the War Memorial in The Quarry.
The ceremony will include the sounding of the Last Post, a two-minute silence at 11am, the Reveille and the laying of wreaths in remembrance of those who lost their lives in service.
Following the ceremony, the Mayoral party will move to the saluting dais, which will be located on Gloucester Avenue within The Quarry for 2026.
The public are invited to watch the subsequent march through the park towards Victoria Avenue.
Temporary rolling road closures will be in place on Sunday 8 November between approximately 9.30am and 12.30pm to allow the parade to proceed safely.
Affected roads include:
Castle Street
Pride Hill
Shoplatch
St John's Hill
St Chad's Terrace
St Chad's Terrace will remain closed for longer to accommodate the parade.
The usual weekend town centre closures on Wyle Cop (uphill), High Street and Shoplatch will be suspended until the event concludes at approximately midday.
Visitors are advised to allow extra time for travel and follow local traffic arrangements.
For anyone unable to attend in person, Shrewsbury Town Council will live-stream the proceedings.
Details of how to watch will be available through the Town Council's website and social media channels.
Date: Sunday 8 November 2026
Procession: 10.30am from Shrewsbury Castle
Memorial Service: 10.50am at The Quarry War Memorial
Two-Minute Silence: 11am
Road Closures: Approximately 9.30am–12.30pm
Admission: Free to attend
Shrewsbury's Remembrance Sunday commemorations provide an important opportunity for the local community to reflect, remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed for their country.