OVER 300 uniformed sea cadets took part in a formal parade before being handed the Freedom of the City yesterday.
The youngsters stood proud despite torrential rain as the Lord Mayor inspected them.
It is the first time a cadet company has been granted the freedom of a British city.
The Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet and North West Navy Board Cadet Beverley Marriett said: “We were all really excited and happy about receiving the award. We have all worked really hard doing charity nights and during the city’s Capital of Culture year.”
The 16-year-old, from Huyton, plans to attend the British Royal Navy College and join the Navy. She added: “The honour is really good for the cadets. It will give the younger cadets more motivation to be involved”.
Lord Mayor Cllr Mike Storey said: “The Sea Cadets are one of the largest young peoples groups on Merseyside and have made a tremendous contribution to the city over the years.
“It is right that they are recognised.”
