1st Battalion the Mercian Regiment Freedom of Chester
Soldiers of 1st Battalion the Mercian Regiment exercise their Freedom of Chester, which was granted by Chester City Council in 2008, on Tuesday 27 September 2022.
This historic honour gives the Regiment the right to march through the streets of the City with bayonets fixed, drums beating and colours flying.
The Parade will step off at 11.30am from Chester Castle and will include troops giving a standing salute at Chester Town Hall. The Chairman of Cheshire West and Chester Council, the Lord Mayor of Chester, Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire and the Dean of Chester Cathedral will meet with some of the Regiment to hear more about their recent deployment and to give thanks for their service.
Councillor Bob Rudd, Chairman of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said:
Councillor Rudd continued:
The Lord Mayor of Chester, Councillor John Leather, added:
As part of the event, the following roads will be closed from 10.30am prior to the event taking place: Northgate Street, St Werburgh Street, Eastgate Street, St John Street, Bridge Street, Lower Bridge Street, Castle Street and there will also be short closures at the junction of Grosvenor Street and Pepper Street. All roads are expected to be open by 1pm.