at the intersection of 41st and Prince Albert streets. Several special guests will be attending a Remembrance Day service at the Memorial South Park Cenotaph, which commences at 10:40 a.m. “This solemn ceremony includes the ‘Last Post,’ the ‘Lament,’ the fly-past, the change of the guard, the wreath-laying, the parade of veterans, military units, cadets, police, brass bands, and pipes and drums, and is befitting for the many tearful private moments of remembrance,” the city’s website reads. ![]() It began in 1924, the same year a cenotaph was erected at Victory Square to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the First World War. ![]() According to the city’s website, this is the oldest continuing annual ceremony in Vancouver and attracts over 15,000 attendees each year. Here’s a breakdown of events happening in the two biggest cities.Ī Remembrance Day ceremony will take place at Vancouver’s Victory Square at 200 West Hastings St. 11, as locals pay their respects to Canadian veterans and reflect on their service and sacrifices. Nearly three dozen Remembrance Day ceremonies and concerts will be taking place across Metro Vancouver on Nov.
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