Cumberland Council spent more than £1000 on Armed Forces Day last month, according to a Freedom of Information request.
Carlisle city centre celebrated the annual event on Saturday, June 24 with locals afforded the opportunity to show their appreciation to members of the armed forces community from past and present.
The organisations represented included the Cumbria Museum of Military Life, the Military Vehicles Trust, Cumbria Army Cadet Force, Duke of Lancs, The Solway Aviation Museum, The Carlisle United Trust, the Sea Cadets, and the Royal British Legion.
The Armed Forces flag was flown from Monday, June 19, and lowered at the end of the ceremony on Saturday.
In total, the council would spend £1018 to cover all the costs of running the day.
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