Saturday’s colourful occasion included music, stalls and entertainment in St David’s Place following a church service and march through the city centre.
The Lord Lieutenant took the salute alongside Lord Mayor Cllr Cheryl Philpott, the High Sheriff, Joint Deputy Leader of the Council, Cllr Andrea Lewis and the council’s Armed Forces Champion Cllr Wendy Lewis.
Cllr Andrea Lewis, said:
“It’s an honour to be able to celebrate the essential work carried out now and in the past by the nation’s service personnel. The celebrations were organised by the military veterans themselves, based on what they want to see on the day. The council backed them with as much support as they needed.
“Our armed forces defend our country and communities; they bring great credit to the country. The council will continue to salute them and acknowledge their valuable contribution.
Cllr Wendy Lewis, the council’s armed forces champion, added:
“The council proudly supports those who serve, our veterans and their families. Saturday’s events were a very special community celebration and it was great to see so many people there for the march and the afternoon’s activities.
The Armed Forces Day events were organised by veterans for veterans and those who serve. It featured a service at Christchurch in Sandfields, followed by a march through the city centre led by the RLC Corps of Drums and all associations, veterans’ groups and military groups were invited to take part.
Next weekend’s Wales Airshow will feature a Veterans Village which all veterans and their families are welcome to visit.
[Lead image: Swansea Council]
