A day of reflection: Remembrance Day ceremonies held throughout the City

As Remembrance Day approaches, we honour the bravery and courage of those who gave their lives in service to Canada, as well as those who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian forces and as part of the Royal Canadian Legion.

On Monday, November 11, City flags will be flown at half-mast and we invite members of the community to join us in observing two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. to show gratitude for the courage and sacrifice of our veterans and soldiers.

Some roads will be closed temporarily to accommodate Remembrance Day ceremonies in each of the city’s core areas.

Galt Legion Parade and Ceremony
Queen’s Square | 10 a.m.

The parade will start at the Galt Legion and travel down Water Street to the Main Street Bridge and then to the cenotaph. Participants will be escorted by Waterloo Region Police.

Road closures 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• Veteran’s Way will be closed from Ainslie St. to Concession St.
• Walnut St. will be closed from Water St. to Ainslie St., and from Ainslie St. to Wellington St.
• North Square and South Square will be closed from George St. to Grand Ave.

On-street parking will be prohibited along North Square and South Square from George St. to Grand Ave., and along Walnut St. from Water St. to Ainslie St. from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Preston Legion Parade and Ceremony
Central Park| 10:30 a.m.

The parade will start at the Preston Legion on Margaret St. and travel down Westminster Dr., King St. and Argyle St. to the cenotaph. Participants will be escorted by Waterloo Region Police.

Hespeler Legion Ceremony
Queen St. East/Tannery St. | 10:30 a.m.

Service will take place at the cenotaph. No impacts to local traffic are anticipated.