City centre parade celebrates Armed Forces Day
BBCMilitary personnel joined veterans and cadets in a parade through Leicester city centre to mark Armed Forces Day.
Crowds gathered along High Street as pipers and drummers from the Seaforth Highlanders led the 250-strong parade from the Clock Tower to Jubilee Square.
A service was then held to recognise the sacrifices and contributions of people in Leicester and Leicestershire who have links to the armed services.
Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire Mike Kapur received a salute from the parade.
He was joined by Lord Mayor of Leicester Teresa Aldred, and the chairman of Leicestershire County Council Paul Harrison.
Representatives from the Royal Lancers and Royal Anglian Regiment were also present to mark their close ties to the city.
Both regiments have previously been granted the freedom of the city of Leicester.
Assistant city mayor Manjula Sood, the council's armed forces champion, said: "Coming together to recognise the work of our armed forces, both past and present, is always an honour.
"We are ever aware of the increasing unrest across the world that still heavily relies on members of our services to stand and protect us all."
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