Royal British Legion Events
Horsham District Council is proud to work alongside the Royal British Legion to organise and support a number of events, celebrations and commemorations throughout the year that recognise the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community. These occasions provide an opportunity for residents, veterans, serving personnel and visitors to come together to reflect, remember and show their support for those who have served, past and present.
Many of these events take place at Horsham town’s War Memorial, located in The Carfax, which acts as a focal point for civic remembrance and community gatherings. Members of the public are warmly encouraged to attend these events, whether to observe, participate in services, or simply stand alongside others in recognition of the Armed Forces community. Your presence helps to ensure that the spirit of remembrance and appreciation continues to be shared across generations.
Below you will find some of the key Armed Forces–related dates and events taking place in Horsham during 2026. This calendar will be updated where necessary, and additional information will be provided closer to each event.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday 6 June | To mark the 82nd D Day Anniversary an Act of Remembrance will take place in the morning at the Carfax War Memorial. A performance will take place by The Sussex RBL big band between 1.30-3.30pm. |
| Sunday 14 June | An Act of Remembrance will be hosted at 11am for Falklands Liberation Day at the Carfax War Memorial |
| 22 - 28 June | Armed Forces Week. On Armed Forces Day, Saturday 27 June, a performance by The Legionnaires Dance Band will take place on The Carfax Bandstand between 11-1pm. The week ends with a celebratory event on Sunday 28 June that takes place over the Carfax. More details on this event will be shared closer to the time. |
| Saturday 15 August | An Act of Remembrance will take place at The Carfax war memorial in the morning to commemorate VJ day. |
| Thursday 3 September | Merchant Navy Day will host an Act of Remembrance at the Carfax war memorial in the morning. |
| Wednesday 15 September | An Act of Remembrance will take place in the morning at The Carfax war memorial in respect of Battle of Britain Day. |
| Sunday 8 November | Remembrance Sunday hosts a large scale parade across the town led by The RBL which ends at the war memorial. The community is welcomed to gather to pay respects to this day and our Armed Forces. The Parade leads into a church service that is hosted at St Mary's church in The Causeway. More details on this can be found on the event page later in the year. |
| Wednesday 11 November | An act of Remembrance and national silence will take place for Armistice Day at 11am at The Carfax war memorial. |