2019 National Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony & Parade
The National Battle of the Atlantic commemoration will be held at the National War Memorial (NWM) in Ottawa, Sunday, 05 May 2019, from 10:30 am until approximately 12:00.
Some limited seating will be available on a first come – first served basis, but with priority given to those requiring mobility assistance.
All veterans are welcome to march in the parade with priority given to BOA veterans. Dress will be "association distinctive dress with medals.
Form-Up. The Veterans, the Colour Party and the Sea Cadet Band will assemble on Sparks Street (at Elgin) at 1020 hours.
The Veterans’ Contingent will lead the march past. Once the contingent has passed the saluting dais. The Veterans’ contingent will be dismissed when the complete parade has cleared their front. Upon dismissal, veterans may then proceed to the reception at the Fairmont Château Laurier.
Key Timings
Start
Complete
Parade arrives at NWM
1020
Veterans & Sea Cadets Band fall in at Sparks St. Mall
1025
Veterans & Sea Cadets Band step off, and march on to position
1033
1037
Arrival of Guests of Honour
Entire Parade formed on NWM
1038
Arrival of VVIP’s
1043
1047
Arrival of Reviewing Officer
1049
1050
Official Party takes position
1058
O Canada
1058:15
Peace Tower Bells
1100
Last Post
O/C
Silence
Rouse
Lament
Prayers, Readings & Recognition of the fallen
Wreath Laying
Benediction
God Save the Queen
March Past
Reception - Château Laurier
1400
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