PICTURES: Wigan celebrates Armed Forces Day

Military vehicles and servicemen and women in all their finery descended on Wigan town centre to mark Armed Forces Day.

There was a parade from Mesnes Park on Saturday, with crowds lining the streets to see members of the armed forces community, veterans, cadets and a brass band.

It was followed by a concert of armed forces-themed music and acts, military vehicles, stalls, fairground attractions and more.

The annual event is a chance to recognise the efforts of the men and women who make up the armed forces community, from serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets.

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