Members of the British Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force will join local cadets and veterans marching along the St Peter Port seafront this May.
For the 80th anniversary of Guernsey's Liberation, military personnel will march an extended route from the North Esplanade to the Slaughterhouse roundabout, before returning to the Town Church for the service.
The three branches of the Armed Forces will all be represented with contingents from HMS Daring, the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment and 201 Squadron, all of which are affiliated to Guernsey.
The parade, which will begin at 11am, will be led by the Royal Marines Band Scotland.
A contingent of Ghurkas and the much loved Chelsea Pensioners will also take part.
The visiting military will be joined by the Island Cadet Guard, Elizabeth College Combined Cadet Force and representatives from the Sea Cadets, Air Cadet Force, Army Cadet Force and RAF Air Cadets and a contingent of local veterans.
Lieutenant Colonel Andy Carré took over as Commanding Officer of the 4th Battalion of the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment last year.
He says it feels poignant to return to his home island for the milestone anniversary.
“I’m a born and bred Guernseyman, plus my father was born in Sark and lived there for the whole Occupation, so this anniversary is incredibly important to me and our family.
"My appointment to Command the 4th Battalion was very well-timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary.
"I am so proud to have the opportunity to bring elements of the Battalion to the island and represent the Regiment to show our soldiers our history and to lead them in the parade.”
Liberation Day Parade commander, Lieutenant Commander Tim Slann, says celebrating together is an honour.
“The Liberation Day parade holds a special significance for all local cadets and veterans who always turn out in force.
"To be joined by so many serving personnel from our affiliated military units has created what we believe to be the largest parade we’ve ever had.
“Celebrating the 80th anniversary and with so many visiting and local personnel, we decided to do something slightly different and have extended the route of the parade to allow more people to enjoy and experience the Royal Marine Band Scotland."
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