Freedom of the City: Large military parade to take place in Hull

A parade made up of up to 250 military personnel is to take place this weekend in Hull city centre.

The Freedom of the City event will take place on Sunday 14 April and begin in Trinity Square.

A display of military all-terrain vehicles and quad bikes is planned for Queen Victoria Square and Paragon Street.

An Army Cadet Force band is expected to play at the event which is free to attend.

Lord Mayor, councillor Kalvin Neal, who is also a sergeant in the Army Reserve will be inspecting the parade in Trinity Square before it departs.

He said: "Taking the salute will be such an honour. Hearing the band and seeing the colours flying whilst the troops are marching past will make for a truly spectacular event.

"This Freedom Parade is slightly different. We have invited all those with the Freedom of the City to march together, where previously they have done this individually."

The parade will set off at 11:20 BST from Trinity Square and travel through Trinity House Lane, Whitefriargate, Carr Lane, Chariot Street, Paragon Street, Chapel Street, Jameson Street, King Edward St and Queen Victoria Square and back on to Whitefriargate.

It will run from 10:00 until 15:00 BST.

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