Lest We Forget
Since 1919, Canadians have taken time to pause and remember those who have served and continue to serve Canada during times of conflict and peace. Ceremonies are held across Canada to mark the Armistice agreement that ended the First World War on November 11, 1918 at 11 a.m. In Aurora, these ceremonies have been centered around the Aurora War Memorial in Peace Park since 1925.
Remembrance Day Activities
- Sunday, September 15 - Candlelight Vigil and Drumhead Service at Aurora Cemetery
14253 Yonge St. The placing of candles will commence at 1 p.m. on Saturday ,September 14
The Drumhead Service will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 15 - Friday, October 25 - Poppy Flag Raising and Proclamation at Town Hall - 10 a.m.
- Friday, October 25 - Poppy Flag Raising at Aurora Legion 105 Industrial Pkwy N - 11 a.m.
- Saturday, October 26 - Poppy Flag Raising at Aurora Farmers Market at the Town Park 9 a.m.
- Saturday, November 2 - Aurora Legion Veterans Dinner - cocktails being at 5 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. - Tickets for this event cost $35.
- Sunday, November 10 - Remembrance Day Parade and service - departing from GW Williams at 10:20 a.m. to the Cenotaph.
- Monday, November 11 - Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Cenotaph at 10:45 a.m. There will be no parade associated with this event, it will only include a Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph and the laying of a limited number of wreaths.
All events are being organized by the Aurora Legion. For more details visit the Aurora Legion's webpage.
Remembrance Day service
The Remembrance Day service is hosted by the Aurora's Royal Canadian Legion: Colonel Fred Tilston VC - Br. # 385.
The Remembrance Day Parade will depart from GW Williams at 10:20 a.m. up to the Cenotaph.
For more details visit the Aurora Legion's webpage.
Remembrance Day: Past, Present and Future
Remembrance Day: Past, Present and Future takes a look at the day's significance, as told through the eyes of individuals who sacrificed their freedoms to ensure we could hold onto ours.
