The British army regiment the Rifles will undertake a military march through Sunderland City Centre on Sunday 5th November.
The regiment, which has the civic honour of the freedom of the city, will according to a council announcement “exercise their right” to march through the town.
The post states: “The parade through the city centre will include members of the 3rd and 8th Battalion The Rifles, many of whom have recently been on operational duties and cadets from Durham Army Cadet Force.”
As a result of the event, there will be road closures: “in operation for the event, with Burdon Road closed 09.00am to 1.00pm and Fawcett Street, High Street West, Union Street and Station Street closing 10.00am to 1.00pm. These road closures will be opened once the Parade has completed.”