Richmond marks Remembrance Day with Nov. 11 ceremony at city hall cenotaph
The parade starts at 10:20 a.m., with two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. And road closures on No. 3 Road and Granville Avenue until 1:30 p.m.
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Road closures run from 8 a.m. To 1:30 p.m. On No. 3 Road between Park and Bennett roads and on Granville Avenue between Minoru Boulevard and Buswell Street, Richmond's ceremony day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Attendees are asked to leave their pets at home.
The parade starts at 10:20 a.m. And includes Canadian veterans, members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada, Richmond's permanent Canadian Forces Unit 39 Service Battalion, public safety representatives and cadet organizations. The ceremony by the cenotaph at city hall begins at 10:40 a.m., followed by two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. And wreath-laying.
The ceremony comes weeks after four Canadian soldiers, including Pte. Aidan Goulding of North Vancouver and Pte. Hayden Lykkenmark of Langley, were killed during a training exercise on Oct. 17 in Wainwright, Alta.
Residents who cannot attend can watch live online through the "Watch Ceremony" button, with a recording available afterward. After the ceremony, the public is invited inside city hall for a reception with hot drinks, and the Richmond Museum, City of Richmond Archives and Friends of the Richmond Archives will present Remembrance Day displays.
At a glance
Where is the Richmond Remembrance Day ceremony held?
The Richmond Remembrance Day ceremony is held at the cenotaph at Richmond City Hall. The parade starts at 10:20 a.m. before the ceremony begins at 10:40 a.m.
When is the Richmond Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11?
The Richmond Remembrance Day ceremony takes place on Wednesday, November 11, with the parade starting at 10:20 a.m. and two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. Wreath-laying follows the silence.
Which roads are closed for the Richmond Remembrance Day ceremony?
On Wednesday, November 11, No. 3 Road between Park and Bennett roads and Granville Avenue between Minoru Boulevard and Buswell Street are closed from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the
