Locals were out in their hundreds to mark Remembrance Sunday in Kenilworth yesterday (November 9).

Many were out lining the streets to watch the parade make its way from its new start point at Kenilworth Sports and Social Club to the War Memorial in Abbey Fields where the main service was held.

A huge number of Scouts and Guides also joined in with the parade.

(Image via Kenilworth Town Council)

(Image via Kenilworth Town Council)

Town clerk Maggie Field read the names of the local organisations and community groups as they laid their wreathes and paid their respects at the memorial during the service.

Mayor of Kenilworth Cllr James Kennedy read An Act of Commitment before the National Anthem was sung.

A huge number of Scouts and Guides gathered at Talisman Square and joined the rear of the parade as it passed Southbank Road.

(Image via Kenilworth Town Council)

(Image via Kenilworth Town Council)

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Wreathes were laid at the memorial during the services from a wide range of local organisations and community groups, including the Royal British Legion, Kenilworth Town Council and Kenilworth Rotary Club.

After the service the parade formed again on Forrest Road and took the salute from the Mayor of Kenilworth before returning to Kenilworth Sports and Social Club.

A two-minutes silence will also be held at the memorial on Monday 11 November, Armistice Day.

The Dedication of the Garden of Remembrance took place at 11am on Saturday 1 November.

(Image via Kenilworth Town Council)

(Image via Kenilworth Town Council)

(Image via Kenilworth Town Council)

(Image via Kenilworth Town Council)