Remembrance Day Events in Brampton on November 11
The City of Brampton will hold two main events to commemorate Remembrance Day, including a parade and a remembrance ceremony at city hall.
Event Details
- Parade and Ceremony: The service will start at 10:30 a.m. at Ken Whillans Square in front of city hall (2 Wellington St. W.), near the Brampton Cenotaph.
- Sunrise Service: Scheduled at 7:55 a.m. at Meadowvale Cemetery Church (7732 Mavis Rd.).
Additional Veterans Recognitions
- The city also recognizes Black Veterans Day on November 7.
- Indigenous Veterans Day is observed on November 8.
Openings and Closures on November 11
- Canada Post offices, passport services, Service Canada locations, and most banks will be closed.
- Beer Stores and LCBO outlets will operate with modified hours, opening at noon.
- City hall and certain city facilities will be closed.
- Brampton Transit will run on a regular weekday schedule.
- Veterans presenting medals, berets, uniforms, blazers, War Veteran Passes, or service papers may ride Brampton Transit free all day.
- All Brampton parks and recreation centres remain open during regular hours.
- All Brampton Library branches will be closed.
"Veterans wearing or presenting medals, berets, uniforms, blazers and War Veteran Passes or service papers can ride free all day."
For more information, please check official Brampton city resources.
Summary: Brampton hosts solemn Remembrance Day events with specific closures and services, ensuring respect for veterans and community awareness.