Motorists heading through Brigg late on Sunday morning will be held up for a short time as the A18 is closed while the Remembrance Day parade makes its way to the Monument and the wreaths are laid in memory of the town's war dead, whose names are listed on the memorial.
Most residents will be familiar with this happening and will either drive through this stretch of road at a different time, or take alternative routes through the housing estates to by-pass the procession as it makes its way from St John's Church, where the traditional service will be held.
A Royal British Legion Memorial wreath will continue to be bought by Brigg Town Council every year.
The authority, which now has a number of new members, has re-affirmed its policy.
It is expected the wreath will again be laid by Brigg resident Ron Morris, a veteran of the Second World War.
In addition to those taking part in the parade, many members of the public make a point of turning up on Sunday to see the wreaths being laid - a solemn moment, always marked with dignity.
Tomorrow, primary school children from Brigg will be at the Monument, paying their own tribute to The Fallen.
Lawrence Binyon (1869-1943) captured the mood of the occasion so perfectly with his famous lines:
They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
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