Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade

The New Folkestone Society’s free Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade returns for its third year on Saturday 7 November, to pay respect to those who lost their lives at war, whilst mindful of wars across the globe today, and reflect with a moving candlelit procession (using battery-powered tealights).
Folkestone was a key port during WWI. From 1914, over 65,000 refugees headed to the town from Belgium and millions of men and women travelled between Folkestone and France from 1916-18. In 1940, Folkestone received an estimated 35,000 troops and 9,000 refugees from Dunkirk.
Meeting on The Leas outside The Grand at 5.45pm, LED lanterns will be given to the first 150 participants, though the public may bring their own battery-operated lanterns. The parade will depart at 6pm, led by a regimental drummer to the Leas Bandstand for poetry and letter readings, before heading to the Step Short Remembrance Arch for the Last Post. It will then proceed down the pedestrian precinct led by a piper and drummer to the Town Hall before heading to the Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe for music and reflection.
Wartime poetry, letters home and more contemporary writings are, by nature, thoughtprovoking and may require explanation to children. Dressing for the weather is recommended. The walk is approximately 1.2 miles over relatively flat ground.
The event is open to all, and everyone is welcome to join the procession at any stage.