HUNDREDS lined the streets in Workington as the town celebrated members of the Armed Forces for the 15th year running.

Hundreds gathered to mark the occasion.Hundreds gathered to mark the occasion. (Image: Kath Goodwin)

Armed Forces Day, which is now in it's 15th year, saw hundreds turn out on the streets of Workington as the procession made it's way from Pow Street to Vulcan Park on Saturday, June 26.

The Morpeth pipe band entertained crowds on the dayThe Morpeth pipe band entertained crowds on the day (Image: Kath Goodwin)

Over 200 people participated in the parade and many more turned out to support the celebrations in the town.

Veterans and standard bearers gather around the CenotaphVeterans and standard bearers gather around the Cenotaph (Image: Kath Goodwin)

Organiser, Lesley Jackson said: “We had a really good day, eventually the weather held up for us and we had a great parade, it was nice to see people mingling with people.

There was much fun to be had in the legion following the paradeThere was much fun to be had in the legion following the parade (Image: Kath Goodwin)

“It’s lovely that our military family can come together and support what we are about, it’s fantastic as well that their family and friends and the community can come together and support the event as well.

“Everybody just has good day in the end and that’s what it’s all about.”

Some of the veterans who took part in the parade.Some of the veterans who took part in the parade. (Image: Kath Goodwin)

And there already getting organised for next year, the annual summer afternoon tea party for the towns care home residents and then monthly quiz, took place on Wednesday, July 10 to try and raise funds for the parade next year.

Some of the motorcycles which led out the paradeSome of the motorcycles which led out the parade (Image: Kath Goodwin)