3 October 2012 Last updated at 02:29 ET

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion The Royal Welsh regiment are to exercise their right to march through Bridgend with colours flying and bayonets fixed.

The Freedom of Bridgend was conferred on The Royal Welsh in August 2008.

On Wednesday, the battalion's Fire Support Company will march through the town, joined by the Band of the Prince of Wales Division.

Around 130 troops are expected to take part in the event, led by Shenkin the Regimental Goat and the Goat Major.

Army cadets and ex-servicemen from the county are also to take part.

The battalion deployed as sub-units to Afghanistan from 2009 to 2011, although more recently it has provided training for troops deploying to Operation Herrick.

Fire Support Company is one of three units making up the battalion, which recruits from around Wales although it is based in Tidworth, Wiltshire.

Having the freedom of the the town means the battalion is allowed to parade with colours flying, bayonets fixed, drums beating and bands playing.

The parade will march through Queen Street, Caroline Street, Adare Street and Wyndham Street before ending at Bridgend Recreation Centre.

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