Minden Day Parade

Minden Day parade commentates the Battle of Minden in mid 1700,s when the local regiment fought against the French ( it was usually against the French) legend says soldiers plucked flowers from hedgerows on the way to the battle and now local regiment/veterans are presented with a rose which they wear when parading from The Barracks, along Walkergate and down to the Guildhall
 

The parade usually takes place between Noon and 12.30

 
It is an impressive sight to see the old KOSB members marching with band leading and presentation of roses in Berwick Barracks followed by a march through the town (Parade, Walkergate, Marygate, Guildhall, Church Street, Parade) with a salute being taken by the Civic party at the Guildhall.

The parade is for KOSB veterans only however, Berwickers and visitors can watch the old and bold of their local Regiment march through their Depot town.

Photo credit Martha Andrews and Michael Stewart