Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day schedule including Red Arrows

Scroll down to see the attractions and running order

Held on Ryde Esplanade, from the Pavilion to Eastern Gardens, the event boasts various attractions, ranging from Red Arrows in the air to Fort Cumberland Guard on the beach.

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Large crowds at Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day 2023 (Image: Pamela Parker)

The Red Arrows are still scheduled to thunder overhead at 11.30am and, later at 4.30pm, the Royal Navy Parachute Display Team will take to the skies.

On the ground, there are various attractions, static engagement stands and forces supporting charity peppered throughout the site.

Plus, the Main Stage, found in Eastern Gardens, will provide a full programme of music across the day.

Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day attractions and running order

• 10.30am: Event opens

• 10.45am – 11.15am: IW Highland Pipes and Drums (Eastern Gardens)

• 11.30am – 11.55am: Red Arrows display

• 11.55am – 12.30pm: Marching parade and opening ceremony (Eastern Gardens)

• 12.30pm – 1pm: Live music from Jack Nicholson (Main Stage)

• 1pm – 1.30pm: Vectis Corps of Drums (Eastern Gardens)

• 1.30pm – 2.30pm: Fort Cumberland Guard display (DZ on the Beach)

• 2.30pm – 3.30pm: Live Music from The Vintage Trio (Eastern Gardens)

• 3.30pm – 3.45pm: Vectis Guards mortar display (DZ on the Beach)

• 4pm – 4.30pm: Royal Navy Parachute Display Team drop (DZ on the Beach)

• 4.30pm – 4.45pm: Closing ceremony (Eastern Gardens)

• 4.45pm – 5pm: Background music and close (Eastern Gardens)

Dotted across the site will be various military engagement opportunities, interactive lessons from John Cattle’s Skate Club, Kids Colouring and Red Arrows Competition, plus much more.