November 11, 10:45 am at the Cenotaph, 208 West Chestermere Drive
This year there are two ways to participate:
- Attend in Person: You are welcome to attend the outdoor event in person at the Cenotaph (208 West Chestermere Drive).
- Watch Online: The ceremony will be live-streamed at www.facebook.com/cityofchestermere and anyone is welcome to watch virtually.
A Veterans’ March to the Cenotaph will take place prior to the ceremony. Any veterans interested in participating are welcome to meet at the north end of Anniversary Park at 10:15 a.m..
The official program will begin at 10:45 a.m.
- March on of the Colours - Piper
- O Canada
- Welcome
- Homily & Prayer
- Last Post – Trumpeter
- Two minutes of silence
- Piper’s Lament
- The Rouse – Trumpeter
- Act of Remembrance
- Address by the Mayor
- Address by MLA
- Laying of Government and Official wreaths
- Announcements & Acknowledgements
- God Save the King
Additional Ways to Honour our Veterans
- Visit after the ceremony
- After the service, the Cenotaph will remain open from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. to the public for those who would like to lay a wreath and give their respect.
- Show your support by decorating your windows with poppies or having your children complete a workbook.
- Workbooks available at https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/classroom/take-time-to-remember
- Colouring pages are available at https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/classroom/tales-of-animals-in-war/arts-and-crafts/coloring
- Donate to the Veteran’s Food Bank.
- Monetary donations are encouraged and will be excepted by the Veterans Foodbank. Cash and cheque donations will be accepted. Please make cheques payable to the Veteran's Food Bank (#10 820 28 Street NE Calgary). Phone: (403) 367-8387.
Contact For more information about the Remembrance Day ceremony please email the Events Coordinator or call (403) 207-7050
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