Remembrance Day events in Hamilton area announced

The City of Hamilton has announced its Remembrance Day events for this year.

The following events will take place in and around Hamilton:

Second Annual Indigenous Veteran’s Day Service: “Their Sacrifice Lives On”

Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m. at Battlefield House Museum & Park, Eagles Among Us Monument at 77 King St. West in Stoney Creek.

The City of Hamilton and Hamilton Police Services will gather to acknowledge and commemorate the contributions made by Indigenous Veterans in service to Turtle Island. Current and past Indigenous sacrifices will be honoured.

The outdoor event will be followed by refreshments and snacks with an Indigenous flavour. Bring your own chair as seating is limited and reserved for Indigenous veterans and elders.

City of Hamilton Garrison Parade and Service

Nov. 9, parade begins at 10:15 a.m. Service starts at 10:45 a.m.

A parade of Hamilton and area veterans, garrison units and cadet corps will leave the John Foote V.C. Armouries at 200 James St. North and proceed south to Gore Park (1 Hughson St. South) along King Street East where an outdoor service will be held.

King Street East will be closed from Catharine Street North to James Street North from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. to accommodate the service.

ASL interpretation will be provided, as well as seating for the Deaf in front of the ASL interpreter. Arrive early at the Cenotaph to ensure you are seated; once the parade arrives, accessing seating will no longer be possible.

Hamilton Remembrance Day Service at Gore Park Cenotaph

Nov. 11, 10:45 a.m. An outdoor service will be held at Veterans’ Place at Gore Park, 1 Hughson St. South.

For those unable to attend, the service will be broadcast live from 10:30 a.m. on The City of Hamilton’s YouTube page.

ASL interpretation will be provided, as well as seating for the Deaf in front of the ASL interpreter. Arrive early at the Cenotaph to ensure you are seated; once the parade arrives, accessing seating will no longer be possible.

Members of the public are welcome to lay a wreath at any public service. Advance registration is not required.

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