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11/04/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/04/2024 10:25

Remembrance Day Parade and Service 2024

The 2024 Remembrance Day parade and service will be held at the Citizens' War Memorial in Confederation Square, 499 George St. N., on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. until approximately 11:20 a.m. The parade and service are organized and hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52, Peterborough.

Anyone wishing to participate in the parade must be at Confederation Square by 9:30 a.m. to sign a waiver.

Wreaths may be purchased through the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 Office: contact 705-745-6361 to make arrangements.

All are welcome as the community gathers to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, military conflict, and peace.

Temporary rolling road closures will be in place from 9:30 a.m. to about 10:30 a.m. for the Remembrance Day parade. Some Peterborough Transit routes may be affected during that period.

Schedule

10 a.m.

Parade departs Confederation Square, travelling south on George Street, east on Hunter Street, north on Water Street and west on McDonnel Street, where it returns to the Citizens' War Memorial at Confederation Square.

10:25 a.m.

Parade arrives at Citizens' War Memorial.

10:30 a.m.

  • O Canada led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble, followed by the Prayer of Invocation
  • Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past
  • Addresses by City of Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 President Joel Chandler
  • Performance by Montessori School Choir
  • Placing of the Wreaths
  • Hymn: O Valiant Hearts, Salvation Army Band
  • The Peacekeeper's Prayer

11 a.m.

  • Last Post, Bugler Major Alan Price
  • Two minutes of silence
  • Lament
  • The Rouse, Bugler Major Alan Price
  • We Honour You with Peterborough Pop Ensemble with Steven Bark
  • Guest Speaker: Fire Chief Chris Snetsinger, Peterborough Fire Services
  • God Save the King led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble
  • Benediction
  • Children place poppies on wreaths
  • March off the colours
The parade and service will be broadcast live by Cogeco and YourTV (cable channels 10 and 700). The service will be re-broadcast on November 11 at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.