Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony
Oshawa will recognize Remembrance Day virtually
The City of Oshawa, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 and Royal Canadian Branch 637 are asking residents once again tune into this year's ceremony virtually.
On Thursday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m., the community is invited to watch the virtual 2021 Remembrance Day ceremony by tuning in to the live broadcast RogersTV.com/Durham from their computers or mobile devices. Alternatively, viewers can watch on cable 10, 63 & HD510, Ignite TV HD508. The ceremony will feature:
- laying of the wreaths;
- remembrance ceremony; and
- closing remarks.
The ceremony will not feature a parade or gathering in Memorial Park. To protect the health of our local Veterans and community members, please do not to travel to Memorial Park to attend the ceremony in person.
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, a moment of silence will be observed to honour all who have fallen and acknowledge those who have served for our freedom. Lest we forget.
In addition to viewing the ceremony, there are numerous ways the community can safely reflect, honour, and remember on November 11, including:
- Observe 1 minute of silence at 11:00 a.m.
- Wear a poppy and support the Poppy campaign
- Discover our local history:
- The Ontario Regiment RCAC Museum
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43
- Sir William Stephenson Branch 637
- Learn about Remembrance Day and the stories of those we honour:
- Reach out to a Veteran by phone or email to say thank you
- Send a note to a Veteran through Postcards for Peace (students)
- Honouring a fallen Veteran on the Virtual Wall of Honour & Remembrance
Did you know?
The poppy symbol is included on signs of streets that have been named to honour the memory of men and women from Oshawa who served as part of Canada's military in war or peacekeeping assignments.