On November 11th each year, Canadians gather at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, standing in collective Remembrance of all who have fallen in the military service of their country.
All Veterans are welcome to join the Veterans Parade. Please arrive at the form up point, on Wellington Street, corner of Elgin (near the East Block), no later than 10:10 am. You may also gather in the Adam Room, Fairmont Chateau Laurier any time after 8:00 am. The parade will step off at 10:30 am en route to the National War Memorial.
Schedule
10:20 am - Marching Contingents arrive at the Memorial
10:35 am - Veterans Parade arrives at the Memorial Arrival of Dignitaries
10:57 am - O Canada, Last Post
11:00 am - Two Minutes of Silence, Lament, Rouse, Act of Remembrance, Prayers, Placing of Wreaths, Benediction
11:30 am - God Save the Queen, March Off
12:00 noon - Ceremony concludes
