Well-wishers gathered along Douglas Promenade to salute current and former service men and women in the annual Armed Forces Day parade.

It was led by a marching band and joined by veterans, cadets, members of the emergency services and a small cavalcade of vintage cars.

The promenade fell quiet just after 3pm as the parade made its way to a church service before a get-together with entertainment in the Villa Marina.

Many onlookers clapped as those who've served their country passed by.

These people reckon it's a worthwhile event.