The Grenadier Guards are making their way north to celebrate 60 years of freedom for the City of Manchester!
If you ask anyone around the world to name some of the most iconic things to come out of Great Britain, The Grenadier Guards will always get mentioned first. Famously known for their unique uniform of Bearskins and scarlet tunics whilst ceremoniously guarding the British Monarchy in both London and Windsor Castle, they also happen to be one of the most senior infantry regiments in the British Army. Fast and mobile, they specialise in Light Role Infantry operations, often using light vehicles such as quad bikes to get around. They are ready to deploy anywhere in the world at short notice.
The Band of the Grenadier Guards is comprised of musicians from The Royal Corps of Army Music and is one of 14 Regular Army Bands in the British Army. It is one of the oldest and most iconic military bands in the world.
To celebrate 60 years of freedom for The City of Manchester, The Regimental Band of the Grenadier Guards will make its way up north for an exhilarating weekend, jam-packed with events that are suitable for all ages.
Full event FAQs can be found here: https://victoriawarehouse.com/the-grenadier-guards-in-manchester-faqs/
Here is what to expect across the two days:
Freedom Parade - Saturday 31st August @ 10:30am
Starting at the Manchester Central Library, The Regimental Band of the Grenadier Guards will march around the city centre for an extremely rare opportunity to see them up close and personal.
You do not need a ticket for this event and is open to everybody!
The Regimental Band of the Grenadier Guards in Concert - Saturday 31st August @ 1:30pm
Following the march, the band will proceed to Victoria Warehouse for a free live concert, open to everyone. Listen to the full band perform some of the greatest pieces of music ever made.
Tickets for this event are completely free although we also offer the chance for you to choose a small donation to one of our chosen charities if you wish to.
End of Summer Family Fun Day - Sunday 1st September @ 12 - 5pm
To celebrate the end of summer, The Grenadier Guards are hosting an action-packed Family Fun Day where there is something for everyone including:
A Pop Princess Experience, The Greatest Showman Experience, fairy tales, cirque acts & skill workshops, inflatables park, silent disco, climbing walls, exotic animals, face painting, craft stalls & street food from around the world.
As well as all the above, The Grenadier Guards and other members of The British Army will be on-site taking charitable donations which will go towards both The Grenadier Guards Charity Foundation and The Colonel's Fund.
