Directory of Community Programs and Services in Barrie Ontario

Remembrance Day Parade Barrie

Add to List Suggest Update
Record #: BAR1500
Last Modified: 07 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 07 Nov 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-728-1412
E-Mail rclbr147@gmail.com
Website barrielegion147.ca/

Addresses

Address & Map
Memorial Square Cenotaph
65 Dunlop St E
 
View Google Map
Intersection Fred Grant Square and Dunlop St E
Mailing Address c/o Royal Canadian Legion Branch 147 
410 St Vincent St 
Barrie, ON L4M 4A6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Held annually on November 11, the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the time and date of the signing of the First World War armistice in 1918

Local Parade and Ceremony

  • for parade participants, form up at 10 am on Dunlop St E at Mulcaster and march to the Five Points intersection halting in front of the Cenotaph in Memorial Square for the ceremony.
  • Service starts at 10:45 am, with two minutes of silence at 11 am to honour all who have fallen and acknowledge the courage of those who have served for our freedom
  • two minutes of silence is followed by the ceremony and laying of wreaths
  • a Feu De Joie (blank gunfire consisting of a rifle salute) will take place
  • If members of the community, local organizations or businesses would like to lay a wreath at the Memorial Square Cenotaph, they are asked to make arrangements in advance with the Legion, following the ceremony, wreaths will be respectfully placed at the Cenotaph
    • Removal of the wreaths will be on Wed, Nov 13 at 12 noon. Any wreaths left onsite will be removed on that day/time and be disposed of
    • Anyone wishing to pick up their wreaths must do so prior to that time

Other Ways to Remember

Service Details

Legal Status (99) Unknown / No Service
Hours

Parade Start: 10 am, Ceremony Start: 10:45 am
Dates

Nov 11
Areas Served Barrie
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Call for information or attend
Languages English
Fees None - Veterans ride Barrie Transit free of charge along with one companion all day on Remembrance Day. Simply show Barrie Transit operators anything that proves you’re a veteran.

Subjects

Service Categories Special Events
Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this directory is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive. However, Information Barrie cannot assume liability resulting from errors or omissions. Inclusion or omission of a program or service is not a comment on its quality.