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Grenadier Guards Freedom of the Town of Newmarket
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Grenadier Guards Freedom of the Town of Newmarket

Sat 12 Sept · 11:00

Tattersalls Sales Ring

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About This Event

Newmarket is set to honour the Grenadier Guards with the prestigious Freedom of the Town award on Saturday 12 September 2026. This significant occasion will be marked by a formal parade commencing at the War Memorial and proceeding through the town to the renowned Tattersalls Sales Ring. The ceremony itself will take place at the Sales Ring, where the historic honour will be bestowed upon the regiment. Following the official proceedings, the celebrations will continue with a concert held at the same venue. Residents and visitors alike are invited to witness this proud moment for the town and the Guards. The entire event is free of charge and is scheduled to begin promptly at 11:00 am. This promises to be a memorable day of civic recognition and public festivity.

The ceremony will begin with a parade of the Grenadier Guards from the War Memorial to Tattersalls Sales Ring, where the Freedom of the Town will be formally granted. This momentous occasion marks the first time a Freedom has been bestowed in Suffolk and only the seventh in the UK.

The parade will be followed by a concert at Tattersalls Sales Ring, where the celebrations will continue. However, no specific performers are mentioned in the description.

The entire event is free of charge and is scheduled to begin promptly at 11:00 am. It is open to residents and visitors alike, and attendees are invited to witness this proud moment for the town and the Grenadier Guards.

Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.

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Grenadier Guards Freedom of the Town of Newmarket takes place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 at 11:00.

Grenadier Guards Freedom of the Town of Newmarket is held at Tattersalls Sales Ring in Cambridge (Station Approach, Newmarket, CB8 9BT).

Entry to Grenadier Guards Freedom of the Town of Newmarket is free.

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