BRAMPTON, ON (October 23, 2024) – Every year on November 11, Canadians pause for a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who served and continue to serve Canada in times of war, conflict and peace. This Remembrance Day, the City of Brampton will host a series of parades and services in collaboration with Royal Canadian Legions Branch 15 and 609, to pay tribute to the more than 2.3 million Canadians who have served throughout our nation’s history, including the 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Poppy Campaign and Flag Raising
To mark the beginning of the annual Poppy Campaign, there will be a special flag-raising ceremony at Brampton City Hall. Funds raised through the Poppy Campaign will directly support Canada’s veterans and their families, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten. The campaign will run from October 25 to November 11. For more information, contact the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 15 at 905-451-9569 or Branch 609 at 905-453-1488, or visit the Legion’s website.

Poppy Campaign Launch and Flag Raising
Date: Friday, October 25
Location: Ken Whillans Square
Time: 10 am

Parade and Service of Remembrance
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Chinguacousy Park, Memorial Square
Time: 10:30 am

Candlelight Service
Date: Sunday, November 3
Location: Ken Whillans Square, Cenotaph
Time: 7:30 pm

Sunrise Service
Date: Monday, November 11
Location: Meadowvale Cemetery Main Chapel
Time: 7:55 am

Parade and Service of Remembrance
Date: Monday, November 11
Location: Ken Whillans Square, Cenotaph 
Time: 10:30 am

As part of the City’s tribute, banners featuring Brampton veterans will be displayed outside Brampton City Hall near Ken Whillans Square. Residents are encouraged to visit Brampton.ca/bramptonremembers to learn more about Brampton’s veterans.

For more information on the events, visit Brampton.ca/remembranceday​.

Quotes

“Remembrance Day is a time for us to come together as a community and honour the incredible sacrifices made by our veterans and those who continue to serve. Brampton is proud to stand with them, ensuring their legacy of courage, commitment and service is never forgotten. This year, as we gather for our parades and services, we are reminded of the immense gratitude we owe to all who have defended our freedoms and values. On behalf of the City of Brampton, I encourage everyone to join us in paying tribute to our veterans, not only on November 11, but every day.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

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