AJEX calls for high parade turnout in 80th year since end of World War 2
Participants of all ages invited to join this year’s parade on Sunday 16th November at The Cenotaph
AJEX is encouraging the UK’s Jewish community to turn out in large numbers for its parade in November, calling for every individual who has joined its march before to bring eight new people with them – family, friends or colleagues – to help grow participation and ensure that Remembrance lives on through future generations.
Bookings are now open for the 2025 remembrance parade and ceremony, which will take place on Sunday 16th November at The Cenotaph in central London – as per tradition, the Sunday after the official Remembrance Sunday parade down Whitehall. AJEX has emphasised that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a historic moment to reflect on the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Jewish men and women who fought for freedom.
AJEX National Chair, Dan Fox, said: “This parade is about pride not only in our past, but in who we are today. With the continued rise in antisemitism, this is the moment to show unity and strength as a Jewish community. It is our responsibility to ensure that the memory of Jewish Service continues to inspire and unite us”.
AJEX chief executive Fiona Palmer, added: “There’s never been a more important time to come together. This is the year to come forward and attend – if you are a first time marcher you won’t regret it! Make this year’s parade the year you show up, march proud and carry our history into the future.”
Jewish schools, youth movements and cadets including JLGB and groups from JFS and JCoSS will be marching proudly along with communities from across the UK.
To participate, book your ticket to march by Monday 4th November at www.ajex.org.uk.
AJEX also welcomes bookings for talks in schools and invites schools and nurseries to take part in our annual ‘Remember in Red’ day on Friday 14th November. Synagogues are being encouraged to hold an AJEX Shabbat on Shabbat 15th November 2025.
- Participants do not need a military connection to march.
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