A parade commenced at 9am, travelling from Hitchin Army Reserve Centre to St Mary's Church, via Grammar School Walk.
![The Comet: Cadets taking part in the procession from Hitchin Army Reserve Centre to St Mary's Church.]( "The Comet: Cadets taking part in the procession from Hitchin Army Reserve Centre to St Mary's Church.")
Cadets taking part in the procession from Hitchin Army Reserve Centre to St Mary's Church. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)
A civic service was then held at the church from 10am, with a gathering and Act of Remembrance at the nearby War Memorial following shortly before 11am.
Proceedings were led by Rev'd Chris Bunce, Vicar of St Mary's.
![The Comet: Rev'd Chris Bunce, Vicar of St Mary's in Hitchin, lays a wreath at the War Memorial.]( "The Comet: Rev'd Chris Bunce, Vicar of St Mary's in Hitchin, lays a wreath at the War Memorial.")
Rev'd Chris Bunce, Vicar of St Mary's in Hitchin, lays a wreath at the War Memorial. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)
![The Comet: This cadet had just laid a wreath at the War Memorial.]( "The Comet: This cadet had just laid a wreath at the War Memorial.")
This cadet had just laid a wreath at the War Memorial. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)
Among those attending were Bim Afolami, the MP for Hitchin and Harpenden, councillors including Cllr Elizabeth Dennis, Cllr Chris Lucas and Cllr Ian Albert, and representatives from organisations such as the cadets, scouts, Hertfordshire Constabulary, and the East of England Ambulance Service.
![The Comet: Local dignitaries including Bim Afolami MP, Cllr Elizabeth Dennis, Cllr Chris Lucas, and Cllr Ian Albert at the War Memorial.]( "The Comet: Local dignitaries including Bim Afolami MP, Cllr Elizabeth Dennis, Cllr Chris Lucas, and Cllr Ian Albert at the War Memorial.")
Local dignitaries including Bim Afolami MP, Cllr Elizabeth Dennis, Cllr Chris Lucas, and Cllr Ian Albert at the War Memorial. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)
![The Comet: There were cold conditions on Remembrance Sunday - here, a scout is given a jacket.]( "The Comet: There were cold conditions on Remembrance Sunday - here, a scout is given a jacket.")
There were cold conditions on Remembrance Sunday - here, a scout is given a jacket. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)![The Comet: Bim Afolami MP lays a wreath at the War Memorial.]( "The Comet: Bim Afolami MP lays a wreath at the War Memorial.")
Bim Afolami MP lays a wreath at the War Memorial. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)
On social media, a spokesperson for St Mary's Church wrote: "About 500 people attended our service this morning including cadets, scouts, guides and dignitaries for Remembrance Sunday.
![The Comet: A procession leaves St Mary's Church and heads towards the War Memorial.]( "The Comet: A procession leaves St Mary's Church and heads towards the War Memorial.")
A procession leaves St Mary's Church and heads towards the War Memorial. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)![The Comet: The Last Post is played at the War Memorial in Hitchin.]( "The Comet: The Last Post is played at the War Memorial in Hitchin.")
The Last Post is played at the War Memorial in Hitchin. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)
"Wreaths were laid at the War Memorial, the Last Post was played and two minute’s silence was observed."
![The Comet: A wreath prepared by the East of England Ambulance Service.]( "The Comet: A wreath prepared by the East of England Ambulance Service.")
A wreath prepared by the East of England Ambulance Service. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)
![The Comet: The Garden of Remembrance at St Mary's Church.]( "The Comet: The Garden of Remembrance at St Mary's Church.")
The Garden of Remembrance at St Mary's Church. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)
![The Comet: Two people pay their respects at the Garden of Remembrance.]( "The Comet: Two people pay their respects at the Garden of Remembrance.")
Two people pay their respects at the Garden of Remembrance. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)
![The Comet: Cllr Ian Albert (left) and Bim Afolami MP walk away from St Mary's Church.]( "The Comet: Cllr Ian Albert (left) and Bim Afolami MP walk away from St Mary's Church.")
Cllr Ian Albert (left) and Bim Afolami MP walk away from St Mary's Church. (Image: Martin Wootton Photography)
