The annual Borough of Douglas civic Sunday parade and church service will take place on Sunday, June 9.
The parade will form at the Town Hall in Ridgeway Street and, at 10.10am, led by the Douglas Town Band, will proceed down Victoria Street, along Douglas Promenade via Church Road Marina to St Thomas’ Church where the service will commence at 10.30am conducted by the Mayor’s chaplain, the Rev Les Lawrinson. The address will be given by the Rev Ian Brady, Vicar of St Thomas’.
On behalf of Douglas Borough Council the Mayor, Councillor Carol Malarkey, invites representatives of other local authorities, government departments, ex-Service and charitable organisations, and ratepayers and members of the public to take part in the event, assembling for the parade at 9.55am. Those not wishing to take part in the parade are welcome to proceed directly to the church before 10.20am.
Ridgeway Street will be closed between 9.45 and 10.15am; Church Road Marina and Finch Road will be closed between 10.15and 10.45am
Photo - A scene from the 2012 Douglas civic Sunday parade. Picture Andrew Barton