MEMBERS of the public eagerly surrounded Memorial Park in Port of Spain on November 10 to observe the 2024 Remembrance Day parade. Adults, children and dogs were sure they got in on the action.

[caption id="attachment_1119787" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Officers on horseback, led by Supt Renee Bain-Keller on duty at the Remembrance Day parade at Memorial Park, Port of Spain, on November 10. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

The parade and wreath-laying ceremony are held in honour of those who served and fell during World Wars I and II.

[caption id="attachment_1119785" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Argentina Ambassador to TT Gustavo Martinez Pandiani lays a wreath at the Cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremony at Memorial Park, Port of Spain, on November 10. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

Several arms of the protective services participated including the Defence Force, police, prison service, fire service, Coast Guard and Air Guard. The Cadet Force and Red Cross also participated.

[caption id="attachment_1119782" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The Prime Ministerlays a wreath at the Cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremony at Memorial Park, Port of Spain, on November 10. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

The parade began just after 10 am, and there was a moment of silence to pay respect to those who fell during the wars.

Among those laying wreaths were President Christine Kangaloo, the Prime Minister and National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds.

[caption id="attachment_1119781" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds lays a wreath at the Cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremony at Memorial Park, Port of Spain, on November 10. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

Chief Justice Ivor Archie, despite also being scheduled to lay a wreath, did not attend.

Several foreign ambassadors, Police Commissioner Erla Harewood-Christopher and other members of the protective services as well as mayors, also lay wreaths.

[caption id="attachment_1119786" align="alignnone" width="1024"] The Prime Minister adjusts the hat of a member of the Girl Guides as he leaves the Remembrance Day parade at Memorial Park, Port of Spain, on November 10. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

A total of 42 wreaths were laid and a prayer was said.

The event flowed smoothly with no apparent hiccups and was finished around midday.

[caption id="attachment_1119783" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Members of Defence Force band perform at the Remembrance Day parade at Memorial Park, Port of Spain, on November 10. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

Members of the public who were looking on from outside, as they were not allowed on the compound for security reasons, told Newsday it was enjoyable.

Two children gave it a thumbs up.

[caption id="attachment_1119784" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Commissioner of Police Erla Harewood-Christopher lays a wreath at the Cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremony at Memorial Park, Port of Spain, on November 10. - P