Battle of Britain Parade

About the Battle of Britain Parade

This parade commemorates the crucial World War II air campaign (July–October 1940) where the Royal Air Force (RAF) defended the UK (United Kingdom) from sustained Luftwaffe (German air force) attacks aimed at destroying Britain's air superiority for a planned invasion. The RAF's success, despite being outnumbered, prevented the invasion and preserved Britain's freedom.

The Battle of Britain Parade is hosted by the Royal Canadian Air Force Association (150 Wing, RCAFA), with coordination support from local CIC staff. The parade begins at Parade Street in downtown St. John's and arrived at the Anglican Cathedral on Church Hill. All parade members attend a memorial service, including religious sequence, before returning to parade and proceeding past City Hall. The full parade details and schedule are below.

Parents/guardians may follow along the parade and attend all services, but this is not mandatory.

Dress for Cadets

• The dress is the complete, ceremonial blue dress uniform (DEU, C-1). 

• If cadets have not been issued their blue dress uniform, they should wear their complete, green FTU (C-5).

• If you have not received any uniform, or your uniform is not "complete", please wear civilian attire appropriate for a ceremonial, commemorative service. Generally speaking, a business-casual approach is acceptable.

Parade Details & Schedule:

• Date: Sunday, 21 September 2025 

• Arrive: 0930hrs at the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Annex Building Gymnasium (Google Maps tag is here)

• Pick-up: Approximately 1:20pm at Ayre's Cove

• Timings:

1. Parade will march off NLT 1030hrs proceeding from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Annex Building Gymnasium to the Anglican Cathedral, CLB Band leading. 

2. Following the church service (approx. 1100-1215hrs) the parade will reform on Gower Street and proceed to the National War Memorial for the ceremonies.

3. Following the ceremonies (approx. 1300hrs) the Reviewing Officer, The Honourable Joan Marie Aylward, ONL, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland & Labrador, will depart for City Hall. The parade will then march off down Water Street for review/salute to her Honour.

4. The parade will continue West on Water Street, turning into Ayre’s Cove to be halted and dismissed (estimated 1320 hrs).

Vigil, Wreath Bearing, and Colour Party

Each squadron is requested to provide the names of three cadets to fill each of the following special positions:

• One wreath bearer (Total number of cadets required will depend on confirmed number of wreath layers): FCpl Lokireddy

• One colour party member (5 cadets in total are required): FCpl Bouziane

• One member for the vigil at the War Memorial: FSgt Maligaya

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

1. Each cadet fulfilling one of the three ceremonial positions listed above must wear white gloves, lanyard, and white ceremonial web belt, issued by their respective unit.

2. Cadets participating as members of the colour party will be required to attend a practice (date to be confirmed, typically the day prior, ex. on 20 Sept 2025) at the Anglican Cathedral for instruction with respect to their role in the service. The Colour Party Commander will be appointed at that time. Further details on that timing to follow.

3. Attempts will also be made to arrange a practice the day before (ex. 20 Sept 2025) for cadets participating in the Vigil to practice & coordinate the required drill movements for mounting and dismounting the Vigil.