Remembrance Day Parade Returns in Fort St. John
A parade and ceremony will be held on Remembrance Day, November 11th, in Fort St. John to honor fallen Canadian soldiers and recognize the service of living veterans and active military personnel.
Event Details
The city’s annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony will start at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11th. The local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is organizing the parade, which will begin outside the School District 60 office on 102nd Street.
- The parade route will proceed past the legion building along 105th Avenue, continue to City Hall, and then return to the cenotaph for an outdoor ceremony.
- Following the ceremony, attendees are invited inside the legion for various activities.
Activities and Attractions
According to the City of Fort St. John’s website, events include:
- Horse races
- Turkey shoot
- Dinner
The event is free and does not require pre-registration.
Traffic and Road Closures
The city announced that road closures along the parade route and near the legion building will be in place from 9:30 a.m. to noon on November 11th, with no vehicle access during this time.
“There will be a parade and ceremony on Remembrance Day, November 11th, to pay tribute to fallen Canadian soldiers and celebrate the service of living veterans and active service members.”
Author’s summary: Fort St. John’s Remembrance Day parade and ceremony on November 11th will honor Canadian veterans with a free, community-centered event including activities and road closures.