City of Brantford will be joining fellow Canadians 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 on Monday, November 11, 2024.
An overnight lighting display will take place at the Brant War Memorial beginning on Sunday, November 10, 2024. A cadet vigil will take place on Sunday, November 10 from 6:00 p.m. until midnight, and resume on Monday, November 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to view the In Remembrance and Forget me Not: Brantford’s Armenian History exhibits at the Brant Museum and Archives on Monday, November 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is by donation.
Residents are invited to attend the Remembrance Day Service at the Brant War Memorial.
The order of proceedings for the City’s Remembrance Day Services and Parade on Monday, November 11, 2024 is as follows:
· 10:40 a.m.: The walking march leaves Harmony Square, en route to the Brant War Memorial.
· 10:50 a.m.: Civic Service of Remembrance at the Brant County War Memorial.
A fly-pass will occur during the service with the Lancaster and Mitchell B25 aircraft courtesy of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, weather permitting.
Each year, the City of Brantford’s Remembrance Day Organizing Committee invites students from local schools to participate in a special speech writing challenge. This year, students were asked to write a speech about honouring sacrifice, and stories of service and courage. One winning speech from Braemar House School and the Brantford Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board were selected to read their winning submission during the Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11.
Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to a free Open House and a light luncheon at the Brantford Naval Veterans Association (54 Wadsworth Street) and the Gunners Club (115 Henry Street).
