Seven parades will take place throughout Sandwell, with attendees advised to arrive from 10:30am to watch. Following the parades, services will commence, including a two-minute silence observed at war memorials at 11am.
This year's events will be held at the following locations: Great Barr at St Margaret’s Church; Oldbury at Civic Square; Rowley Regis at Powke Lane Cemetery; Smethwick at Smethwick Council House; Tipton at Victoria Park; Wednesbury at Memorial Gardens; and West Bromwich at Dartmouth Park.
Organised by the Royal British Legion and local community groups with support from Sandwell Council, residents are encouraged to attend the services to pay their respects.
“"Remembrance Sunday is an important time for communities across Sandwell to come together to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country. With gratitude, we reflect on the courage and service of members of our armed forces, past and present, and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy today. At Sandwell Council, we encourage residents to join us at services and parades across the borough as we come together to pay our respects and ensure their stories and legacy are never forgotten."
Temporary road closures will be in effect on Sunday 8 November for the services and parades. Further details on the full list of road closures can be found on the council's webpage. Armistice Day on Wednesday 11 November will also be marked with a two-minute silence at 11am at the War Memorial in Oldbury Civic Square.
