A gloriously sunny day welcomed visitors and residents to the South Bay to see parades, bands, stands and demonstrations both on the ground and in the air. North Yorkshire Council said that almost 20,000 people attended the event to celebrate the brave men and women of every branch of the armed forces. Browse our gallery below to see some incredible images from the day.

1 . Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2024 The Yorkshire Volunteer Band marches to the formal area for the start of the Scarborough Armed Forces Day. Photo: James Hardisty Photo Sales 2 .

Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2024 War veteran Raymond Whitwell, aged 105, of Malton, North Yorkshire watching the proceedings in the formal area. Photo: James Hardisty Photo Sales 3 . Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2024 Sgt Ian McIntosh of Royal Artillery Regiment (Thirsk) next to a pirate figure down by the harbour.

Photo: James Hardisty Photo Sales 4 . Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2024 Dawen Dyson, from Animated Objects walks through the cardboard cut-outs representing the D-Day Landings made by over 150 community volunteers Photo: James Hardisty Photo Sales Previous 1 / 8 Next Page Related topics: Scarborough South Bay.