Peterborough Remembrance Day and Service Schedule Released
/Peterborough’s Remembrance Day service — organized and hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52, Peterborough — is being held at the Citizens' War Memorial in Confederation Square on Nov. 11 from 10:30 a.m. until approximately 11:20 a.m.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
A parade is held before the service, departing from George Street next to Confederation Square, travelling south on the street, starting at 10 a.m.
All are welcome as the community gathers to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, military conflict, and peace.
Schedule
10 a.m.
Parade departs Confederation Square, travelling south on George Street, east on Hunter Street, north on Water Street and west on McDonnel Street, where it returns to Confederation Square. Parade Marshal: Joel Chandler.
10:25 a.m.
Parade arrives at the Citizens' War Memorial
10:30 a.m.
O Canada led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble, followed by the Prayer of Invocation
Hymn: O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Addresses by City of Peterborough Mayor Jeff Leal and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 Past President Joel Chandler
Placing of the Wreaths
Hymn: O Valiant Hearts, Salvation Army Band
The Peacekeeper's Prayer
11 a.m.
Last Post, Bugler Brian Lee
Two minutes of silence
Lament
The Rouse, Bugler Brian Lee
We Honour You with Peterborough Pop Ensemble
Guest Speaker: Chief Stuart Betts, Chief of Police, Peterborough Police Service
God Save the King led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble
Benediction
Children place poppies on wreaths
March off the colours
