Thursday, 4 February 2021, 3:25 pm
An historic event steeped in tradition will take pride of
place at Art Deco Festival Napier 2021 as the region Salutes
the Services in this significant anniversary
Festival.
The Charter Parade and Military March
involving up to 150 soldiers will lead the Vintage Car
Parade on Saturday 20th February from 12.30pm. WO1 Paul Mumm
of the NZDF explains the Charter Parade is a tradition going
back centuries that represents the bond between the military
and the people.
“The 5th/7th Battalion Royal New
Zealand Infantry Regiment hold the charter to Napier City.
This means they are entrusted with the protection of Napier