The City of Regina is laying down the welcome mat for a variety of military units.

It's planning to grant to the four units "freedom of the city" status — a ceremonial designation with roots going back centuries.

The four are:

38 Service Battalion

10 Field Artillery Regiment

16 Field Ambulance

15 Wing Moose Jaw

They will join two other units that already have freedom of the city, including the Royal Regina Rifles and 38 Signal Regiment Detachment Regina.

On Sept. 12, the six units plan to hold various commemorations in the city.

A report to city councillors says the Royal Regina Rifles will conduct a short march, followed by speeches and displays "to help communicate to the community the sacrifices that service women and men have, and continue to make, at home and abroad."

The other military units will also be involved.

Before they receive freedom of the city, the mayor and a city official will have to approve resolutions to the units allowing them to exercise their right to march within the bounds of the city of Regina with "swords drawn, drums beating and bands playing" on Sept. 12.

Council votes on plan at an upcoming meeting.