Remembrance Day Events in Brampton
The City of Brampton will hold two Remembrance Day events on November 11: a parade and a remembrance ceremony at city hall.
Ceremony Details
The remembrance ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. at Ken Whillans Square in front of city hall (2 Wellington St. W.), where the Brampton Cenotaph stands.
Additional Services
- A sunrise service will be held at 7:55 a.m. at Meadowvale Cemetery Church (7732 Mavis Rd.).
- The city also recognizes Black Veterans Day on November 7 and Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8.
Closures and Openings on November 11
While Remembrance Day is not a statutory holiday, several businesses and government services will be closed, including:
- Canada Post offices
- Passport services
- Service Canada locations
- Most banks
Beer Stores and LCBO locations will open at noon with modified hours in observance of the day.
The City of Brampton has confirmed city hall and some city facilities will be closed on November 11.
Transit and Recreation
Brampton Transit will run on its regular weekday schedule. Veterans presenting medals, berets, uniforms, blazers, War Veteran Passes, or service papers can ride free all day.
All Brampton parks and recreation centres will operate during regular hours, but all Brampton Library branches will be closed.
"Veterans wearing or presenting medals, berets, uniforms, blazers and War Veteran Passes or service papers can ride free all day."
Author's summary: Brampton honours veterans with ceremonies and events on November 11, while some city facilities and services will be closed and transit offers free rides for veterans.