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SUMMARY:CIROCA Annual Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Combined Irish Regiments Old Comrades Association’s will hold their Annual Parade, Commemorative Service & Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Cenotaph, Whitehall, London.\nThe Combined Irish Regiments Old Comrades Association’s annual parade is a commemorative event held in London, usually on the second Sunday in June, to honor the memory of Irish regiments, particularly those disbanded in 1922. The parade marches to the Cenotaph to commemorate the fallen and is led by the Pipes and Drums of the London Irish Rifles Association.\nKey Aspects of the Parade\nPurpose:\nTo remember and honour the Irish soldiers and their sacrifices, especially those who served in regiments disbanded in 1922.\nLocation:\nThe parade marches to the Cenotaph in London, a memorial to the British war dead.\nParticipants:\nThe parade includes veterans from Irish Regiments, members of Irish Regimental Associations, and the Pipes and Drums of the London Irish Rifles.\nTiming:\nThe parade is typically held on the second Sunday in June, often on the morning following the Queen’s Birthday Parade and Trooping of the Colour.\nHistorical Significance:\nThe Association traces its roots to the disbandment of the southern Irish infantry regiments in 1922 and King George V’s promise to keep their colors as hallowed memorials, according to the Combined Irish Regiments Association.\nModern Tradition:\nThe parade continues to grow in scale, attracting scores of veterans and members of Irish Regimental Associations.\n
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CATEGORIES:Commemoration
LOCATION:Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A 2ET, United Kingdom
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