Charter Parade marches into Deco Festival
10 Feb, 2021 02:54 AM
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Napier Courier
The Charter Parade and Military March will lead the car parade on Saturday, February 20 from 12.30pm.
Warrant Officer Class 1 Paul Mumm of the Defence Force says 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 holds the charter to Napier City. This means they are entrusted with the protection of Napier and are permitted to march through the streets with weapons drawn and colours flying. The parade will be led by the 7th Battalion Band incorporated and the 5th WWCT Battalion Pipes and Drums, Paul says.
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