IT WAS a proud moment for the Newport veterans involved in today's remembrance parade as they were watched and supported by people along the route - both in silence and, later, applause.

The crowds stood silently in the bright sunshine waiting for the parade to make its way to the Newport War Memorial on Clarence Place and clapped as they proudly made their way back to Upper Dock Street.

Around 2,000 people watched and took part in today's event in the city.

Led by nine standard bearers and the glorious sound of the City of Newport Pipes and Drums, the parade made its way across Town Bridge for the annual service of remembrance and dedication.

Young and old took part with veterans from the Royal British Legion joined by organisations such as the Merchant Navy Association, the Sea Cadets, Newport Police, the Girls Brigade, scouts, St John Ambulance, Air Training Corps and local firefighters.

Newport's twinned ship HMS Severn was also represented in the parade.

The Right Rev. Dominic Walker, the Bishop of Monmouth, led the service at the Newport War Memorial which was watched by more than 1,000 people who had gathered along Clarence Place.

The Last Post was sounded and the start and finish of the two minutes silence was signalled with the firing of the Royal Artillery guns on Town Bridge..

Several wreaths were then laid by representatives from the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Merchant Navy as well as from the police, fire and rescue service and Welsh Ambulance Service.

Wreaths were also laid by the Lord Lieutenant of Gwent Simon Boyle, the Mayor of Newport John Guy, Newport City Council leader Bob Bright, the Islamic Organisation, Newport Chamber of Trade, Newport Assembly Members and MPs and many more.

The hymn 'I vow to thee my country' was sung and prayers were read before the playing of the National Anthems.

Alan Brustad from Newport City Council helped to organise today's service and said it was one of the largest remembrance service he has seen in Newport.

He said the public showed great support.

"It was one of the biggest turn outs we've had. It's all about doing what's right for the ex-service men and women and today we got it right," he said