The ceremony took place in front of representatives from many branches of the armed forces, as well as Charter Mayor, John Ritchie and the Vice Chair of North Yorkshire County Council, Roberta Swiers.
A number of events are planned for Armed Forces Day in the town including aerial displays, parades and interactive stands for children.
5. Scarborough Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Sounding the Last Post Photo: Richard Ponter
6. Scarborough Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony
The sea cadets were among those gathered Photo: Richard Ponter
7. Scarborough Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony
The standard bearers line up Photo: Richard Ponter
8. Scarborough Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Mayor John Ritchie hands over The Armed Forces Flag to Springhead pupils Jaydon Culley and Travis McCallion Photo: Richard Ponter