Packed schedule for Armed Forces Day

The event in the town centre will be held on Saturday 21 June 2025 from 10am-4pm. There’s a jam-packed schedule planned, and we’re really excited for you to join a day filled with free, family-friendly activities.

There’s an extra special treat in store for residents and visitors this year with Stevenage having been selected in the flight route for the Battle of Britain flyover. This fantastic opportunity is definitely not to be missed. It's dependent on the weather conditions being right and if all goes to plan will take place at 1:25pm. Keep watch for any details on our social media channels.

Event highlights include:

• A display of a replica 1917 SE5a Biplane
• Performances by Harpenden Marching Band and Alex Shows
• Free face painting and children’s activities
• A wide selection of street food and local dining options
• Veterans: An opportunity to share your memories with Let’s Create Memories featuring in our Stevenage Veterans Memories Book.

Event Sponsors

Ideal Glass is a trusted, FENSA-registered double-glazing provider serving Stevenage and beyond. Specialising in uPVC, aluminium, and timber windows and doors, we offer tailored, energy-efficient solutions for homes and businesses. Approved by Hertfordshire Trading Standards, we’re known for expert craftsmanship, excellent service, and fast, free remote quotes. Call 01727 600104 or visit the Idealglass website to find out more.

Fosters Legal Solicitors is a community focused law firm based in Stevenage, Watford and Peterborough. We specialise in providing legal services, supporting low-income clients and can assist with family law and matrimonial matters, immigration and asylum, employment law, civil litigation, Wills and Probate and child arrangements. Call us on: Stevenage office: 01438 318 452, Watford office: 01923 372 464, Peterborough office: 01733 836 605.

Organisations attending

• Gurkha Welfare Trust
• Stevenage Army Cadets
• SSAFA
• Royal Naval Association
• Army Careers
• Let’s create memories – asking for veterans and ex-veterans to share their memories to create a Stevenage Veterans Memories Book
• Muster Point Café
• Kaotic Angels
• Hitchin Army Reserve
• Replica 1917 SE5a Biplane

Food and drink

• Ice Cream Van
• Fish & Chips street food
• Yorkshire wrap street food

Event Schedule

• 10am Marching Band (begin at Tesco)
• 10:30am – 1:30pm Face painter (Forum Square)
• 11:30am Vintage Singer, Alex Shows UK
• 12pm Welcome: Cllr Richard Henry & Cllr Claire Parris
• 12:30pm Toy Soldiers
• 12:45pm Vintage Singer, Alex Shows UK
• 1pm – 4pm Balloon Modelling (Littlewood Corner)
• 1:25pm Battle Of Britain Flypast (weather dependent)
• 1:45pm Toy Soldiers
• 2pm Vintage Singer, Alex Shows UK
• 3pm Toy Soldiers
• 4pm Event Close

Please note: The event schedule is subject to change and other charities may sign up to join before the day arrives.