Regimental Commemoration Service 2025

The Annual Regimental Commemoration Service is due to take place on Saturday 14 June 2025 at the National Memorial Arboretum.

This event is led by RHQ PARA and The Parachute Regimental Association for their members, and next of kin of our fallen.

Outline of timings for the day:

• 1200 to 1210 – All move to Main Memorial
• 1215 to 1300 – Service at Memorial and wreath Laying
• 1315 to 1345 – PRA form up for the march past, Col commandant/Asst Col Comdt to take salute
• 1345 to 1400 – PRA photo on the steps of the main memorial
• 1415 to 1430 – Red Devils Parachute Display
• 1430 to 1600 – Lunch (Ticket Holders Only)
• 1600 to 1700 – Departure of Guests and PRA Members
• 1700 – NMA closes

Lunch Tickets
Tickets for lunch are available and are subsidised by Support Our Paras.

Tickets
Tickets for the reception lunch are £12.50 per person and we are restricted to 270 people in the Aspect building where it will be held. Lunch will be in the form of a hot buffet. Tickets for the buffet will be sold on a first come, first served basis with the cut-off date of Wednesday 21 May 2025.

If you do not wish to purchase a lunch ticket you can either use the NMA Restaurant or bring your own packed lunch.

To buy tickets, please scan the QR code or click on the link: https://buytickets.at/regimentheadquarterstheparachuteregiment/1642244

PRA Branch Group Bookings
For branches wishing to book as a group please use the same link.

One Lead Booker
All tickets for the group will be assigned to the lead booker, who will be responsible for distributing them to the attendees.

Names Required
The lead booker must provide the full names of all attendees at the time of booking, this is essential for event registration and entry.

Ticket Delivery
All tickets will be sent to the lead booker’s email address. It is their responsibility to forward them to the individual attendees or bring printed/digital copies to the event.

If you require assistance, please email Alice on: alice.holland@mod.gov.uk or call 01206 817077.

Parking
All cars will have to pay £4 to park all day, this can be done online at: maximcloud.co.uk/nationalmemorialarboretum/eventslist/

Disabled Personnel
A designated area will be available for wheelchairs and carers to view the service. Blue badge holders will be able to use disabled spaces in the main car park.