People who sacrificed their lives in world wars and subsequent military conflicts will be honoured in Bermuda on Wednesday with the annual Remembrance Day ceremony and parade.

Activities will be focused at the cenotaph on Front Street.

The parade will begin at 10.30am, bringing together war veterans or their representatives, members of uniformed services, youth organisations and marching bands.

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, will lead the official wreath-laying ceremony.

A two-minute silence will be observed from 11am, marked by ceremonial gunfire from the Royal Bermuda Regiment gun troop.

That will be followed by the sounding of the Last Post, the laying of wreaths, prayers and a blessing.

Participating organisations will include the RBR, Bermuda Police Service, Royal Bermuda Regiment Association, Bermuda Sea Cadets, RBR Junior Leaders, Bermuda Scouts and St John Ambulance Brigade.

Musical accompaniment will be provided by the RBR Band & Corps of Drums, Salvation Army Bermuda Divisional Band, Somerset Brigade Band, North Village Band and Bermuda Islands Pipe Band.

Residents and visitors were encouraged to attend proceedings or follow on the Government’s CITV channel or via Facebook from 10.30am.

“Members of the public planning to travel into Hamilton on Wednesday morning should anticipate traffic restrictions in the vicinity of Front Street to accommodate the parade and ceremony,” a government spokesman added.

“Motorists are encouraged to allow additional travel time and follow directions from the BPS.

“In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be relocated to the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Hamilton.

“Any change to the planned arrangements will be communicated to the public.”