Residents invited to honour Veterans at Remembrance Day ceremonies across the city

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is inviting residents to come together in remembrance and gratitude at Remembrance Day ceremonies taking place across the community from Friday, November 6 to Wednesday, November 11. These events honour the service and sacrifice of Veterans, active military members and those who gave their lives in service to Canada.

Remembrance Day Services

The City, alongside community partners and veterans' organizations, will host public services across Hamilton, including:

• 3rd Annual Indigenous Veterans Day Service
  Date: Friday, November 6
  Time: 1 pm
  Location: Battlefield House Museum & Park, 77 King St. W.
  Note: The service will be followed by a brief reception
   
• City of Hamilton Garrison Parade and Service
  Date: Sunday, November 8
  Time: Parade - 10:15 am, Service - 10:45 am
  Location: Parade - John Foote V.C. Armouries, 200 James Street North ending at Veterans’ Place, Gore Park, King Street East where the service will take place
  Road Closure: Please note that King Street will be closed from Catharine Street to James Street from 10 to 11:45 am to accommodate the service.
   
• Hamilton Remembrance Day Service
  Date: Wednesday, November 11
  Time: 10:45 am
  Location: Veterans’ Place, Gore Park, King Street East
  Live broadcast: For those unable to attend, this service will be broadcast live on Cable 14 and YouTube: www.youtube.com/insidecityofhamilton

ASL interpretation will be available at both Gore Park ceremonies, with reserved seating for members of the Deaf community. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, as seating will not be accessible once the ceremonies begin.

Services across Hamilton
Additional public ceremonies will take place throughout the city during Remembrance Week, including in Binbrook, Ancaster, Dundas, Hamilton Mountain, Mount Hope, Stoney Creek, Waterdown and West Hamilton. More details are available on the City’s website linked below. 

Additional Resource

• Web page: hamilton.ca/RemembranceDay