Glasgow Armed Forces Day to feature music and activities
Jacqueline McLaren, the Lord Provost of Glasgow, said: "Armed Forces Day is an opportunity for our city to show its appreciation for the courage, commitment and sacrifice of our service personnel, past and present.
"While we can't gather as usual in George Square, this year, I'm proud that we will still raise the flag above the City Chambers and go on to host a commemorative community event, to which all are invited."
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The event will run from 12pm to 3pm and will include information stands, family-friendly activities, refreshments, and the chance to meet serving members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
Entertainment will be provided by the West of Scotland military wives' choir and the Swing Sensations big band.
The Lord Provost, in her capacity as Lord Lieutenant, will also welcome senior representatives from each of the Armed Forces to the city for the traditional flag-raising ceremony, which will take place on June 23.
The Armed Forces Flag will be raised above the City Chambers at 10.30am to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
During the week, the Lord Provost will meet the ship's company of HMS Glasgow, the Royal Navy's newest Type 26 City-class frigate, officially named on May 22 at BAE Systems' Scotstoun shipyard.
She will also officially open a new shipbuilding facility at BAE Systems in Govan, named the Janet Harvey Hall in honour of one of the many women who took on industrial jobs during the Second World War.
Additionally, she will attend an event at HMS Dalriada, the Royal Naval Reserve unit based in Govan.
The event at the Riverside Campus is free and open to all.
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