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The usual parade from Corran Halls to Oban War Memorial can not take place but there will be two Acts of Remembrance going ahead with reduced numbers attending and social distancing. A service will also be live streamed.
There are plans to work on a video to release as a way of marking the important commemoration.
Oban High School Band led the proud parade from the Corran Halls to the war memorial on the esplanade, lined by the poppy-wearing crowd of all ages.
Last year 3,000 people were drawn to Breadalbane Park for the games and organisers are hoping for the same again – if not more.
Anyone without wheels of their own are invited to don fancy dress and join in on foot, when the parade sets off at 7pm.
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The volunteers, uniformed in grey or blue, will begin helping out at community events.
Serving Royal Marines joined veterans and charity event runners for this year’s parade.
