Remembrance Weekend Services Across the Isle of Man
The Isle of Man will mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day with solemn ceremonies to honour those who lost their lives in conflict. Citizens across the island will observe a two-minute silence at 11am on both Sunday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 11.
Douglas Remembrance Sunday Events
Douglas City Council will host the 2025 Remembrance Sunday service at St Thomas’ Church, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial on Douglas Promenade.
- The parade will assemble at Market Hill at 9:15am and depart at 9:20am.
- Its route will pass through Duke Street, Strand Street, Castle Street, Marina Road and Church Road Marina, ending at St Thomas’ Church via the Finch Road entrance.
- The church service, led by Reverend Liz Hull, will begin at 10am, including a sermon by Reverend Dr Michal Brydon.
- The service will conclude at 10:40am to allow participants to proceed to the War Memorial for the two-minute silence and wreath-laying at 11am.
The parade will be led by the Douglas Town Band, Standard Bearers, military representatives and the Mayor of Douglas, Councillor Steven Crellin.
Armistice Day Observance
On Tuesday, November 11, Harris Promenade will be temporarily closed from 10:45am to 11am for the Armistice Day silence.
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
Author’s Summary
The Isle of Man will unite over Remembrance weekend with parades, services, and silences across Douglas and beyond to honour fallen servicemen and women.