It's hoped thousands of Plymothians will turn out to watch 2000 members of 3 commando brigade march through the city today.

29, 42 and 30 commando have all recently returned from Afghanistan -seven members of 42 commando have lost their lives.

Before the parade Stonehouse based 30 commando will receive their Afghanistan campaign medals on the Hoe.

There will also be a short remembrance service and the two minutes silence will be observed at 11 before the parade starts.

Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick of 3 commando brigade has said it will be a proud day, but also a chance to remember those they have lost.

 The 30 commando medals ceremony starts just before 10am on the Hoe - the parade through the city centre will start at around ten past eleven.

Road closures 9.30am to 1pm Friday 11 November

• The Hoe Promenade
• Royal Parade
• Hoe Road*
• Derry's Cross Roundabout
• Hoe Approach*
• Union Street
• Notte Street
• The Crescent
• Kinterbury Street*
• Atheneum Street*
• Buckwell Street*
• Elliott Street*
• St Andrew's Cross Roundabout

For more information about the parade, visit the city council's website here.