26/05/2026
Minden Day Parade (Saturday 1st August) commemorates the Battle of Minden in the mid-1700s, when the local regiment fought against the French. 💂
Legend says soldiers plucked flowers from hedgerows on the way to the battle, and now local regiment/veterans are presented with a rose which they wear when parading from The Barracks, along Walkergate and down to the Guildhall
The parade takes place between 12.30pm and 1pm.
It is an impressive sight to see the old KOSB members marching with band leading and the presentation of roses at Berwick Barracks, followed by a march through the town (Parade, Walkergate, Marygate, Guildhall, Church Street, Parade), with a salute being taken by the Civic party at the Guildhall.
The parade is for KOSB veterans only; however, Berwickers and visitors can watch the old and bold of their local Regiment march through their Depot town.
Minden Day Parade will take place on Saturday, 1st August 2026.