HMS Cambria Freedom of Swansea Parade
At 11:30 on Saturday 17th March 2018 HMS Cambria were granted the Freedom of Swansea and marched proudly through the streets of Swansea led by The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band).
A video of the event can be watched here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml4lglC7BLc&feature=youtu.be
The Parade formed up outside Swansea Guildhall.
The Corps of Drums of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth formed outside The Swansea Guildhall before the parade.
The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band) leading the parade.
The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band) marching up St Helen's Road.
The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band) leading HMS Cambria through Swansea.
The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band) playing 'Colonel Bogey', marching onto Dilwyn Street
The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band) approaching Oxford Street.
The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band) marching down Dilwyn Street, Swansea at a temperature of 1 degree!
HMS Cambria's Ensign and guard of Honour parading through Swansea.
Members of HMS Cambria parading proudly through Swansea behind The Band of HM Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band)
HMS Cambria marching through Castle Square en route to The National Waterfront Museum.