City of Edmonton
City of Edmonton
11/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/08/2024 15:34
Honour our Veterans this Remembrance Day
November 8, 2024
Remembrance Day Service at City Hall
The Loyal Edmonton Regiment will host a Remembrance Day ceremony in City Hall to honour military veterans, serving members and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country in times of war and peace.
Date:Monday, November 11
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Location:City Room, City Hall
Seating starts at 9:15 a.m. and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must enter from the south side of City Hall and are requested to be inside City Hall no later than 9:50 a.m.
Following the service, there will be an outdoor procession to the City Hall Cenotaph, where wreaths will be laid.
Please note: If City Hall capacity limits are reached, building access will be halted and guests will be directed to Sir Winston Churchill Square where they can view the service on a large screen near the Cenotaph.
Security
Enhanced security processes, including security screening and bag checks, are in place to enter City Hall. Plan for an additional 10-15 minutes to enter City Hall.
Parking
Free parking will be available at the Stanley A. Milner Library and Canada Place parkades on Remembrance Day. The City Hall parkade is closed to the public.
Washrooms
Public washroom facilities can be found in the Centennial Pavilion on Sir Winston Churchill Square prior to 10 a.m. and inside City Hall after 9:15 a.m. (until City Hall has reached capacity).
Light the City
On Monday, November 11, the High Level Bridge, Walterdale Bridge, City Hall, Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton Tower and Rossdale Power Plant will be lit in red for Remembrance Day.
Remembrance Day at Municipal Cemeteries
There are no ceremonies at Edmonton's Municipal Cemeteries on Remembrance Day, however, they may serve as places for calm and quiet reflection.
Remembrance Day at City of Edmonton Facilities
On Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m., City of Edmonton facility staff and patrons will be invited to observe a moment of silence, where it is safe to do so.
While City of Edmonton offices are closed on Remembrance Day. City recreation centres and attractions are operating on statutory holiday hours on November 11. Visit the City's website and MoveLearnPlay for more information.
Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum
The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Remembrance Day. A traditional minute of silence will take place at 11 a.m. Other activities will include having the museum galleries open for visitors, a dress as a soldier station for kids of all ages and military vehicles on site courtesy of Valour Place.
Veterans' Week
Veterans' Week is celebrated across Canada from November 5-11, 2024.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (CVWM) is a registry to honour and remember the sacrifices of the more than 118,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who, since Confederation, have given their lives serving in uniform.
Other ways to mark Remembrance Day
To honour the contributions of military personnel, both past and present, who have served in times of war and peace, Edmontonians are encouraged to observe this important day in meaningful ways. This can be done by wearing a poppy, observing a private moment of reflection, making poppies to hang in your window, laying poppies at a local cenotaph or taking time to learn about Canada's rich military history.
ETS Remembrance Day Service
On Monday, November 11, travel on Edmonton Transit is free for veterans and active members who are in military uniform or legion dress, with a Canadian Forces or RCMP identification card, or with a Veterans' card or National Defence Record card identifying the individual as past or current military personnel.
On this day, ETS buses and LRT trains will operate on Saturday schedules. ETS will also participate in Remembrance Day by recognizing a moment of silence at 11 a.m. The entire system, including buses, DATS, and trains will stop at 11 a.m. for one minute to pay special tribute to all Canadian Veterans, if it is safe to do so.
DATS will operate on a holiday schedule on Remembrance Day. The Client Services Centre will be closed and subscription bookings will be cancelled. If you still require a subscription booking on this day, call 780-496-4567 (option 2) to book.
Remembrance Day Detours
There will be numerous events happening throughout the City of Edmonton, which will lead to detours for Routes 8, 9, 103 and 701. For specific detour information, please search the detour on the Detours/Bus Stop Closures page.
Visit edmonton.ca/transit to plan your trip.
Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
A number of temporary road closures will be in effect across the city on Remembrance Day. Check the current traffic disruptions page to plan a route.