Remembrance Day in Niagara Falls


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Honoring Heroes on Remembrance Day in Niagara Falls

Remembrance Day in Niagara Falls is a solemn occasion that serves as a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice since World War I. This day, observed on November 11th, marks the end of hostilities in World War I in 1918. The significance of this date is emphasized by the fact that hostilities officially ceased “at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.”

The red remembrance poppy, inspired by the poignant poem “In Flanders Fields,” has become a universal symbol of Remembrance Day. These vibrant red flowers bloomed amidst the devastating battlefields of Flanders during World War I, a fitting representation of the bloodshed during the war.

City of Niagara Falls Remembrance Day Service

The City of Niagara Falls hosts a Remembrance Day Service to honor the memory of these fallen heroes. This service, held at the Cenotaph beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Fairview Cemetery, provides a platform for local veterans’ associations to participate. Mayor Diodati and Members of City Council will be there to show their respect.

This year, the service will continue its tradition of being held outdoors on November 11, 2023, starting at 10:45 a.m. For those who cannot attend in person, the service will be live-streamed, allowing residents to join this solemn occasion from their computers or mobile devices. The live stream will be accessible on November 11, 2023, starting at 10:45 a.m. right here:


Here is a List of Additional Remembrance Day Events Throughout the Region of Niagara:

Services
Municipality Location Service date and time
Grimsby

Royal Canadian Legion – Grimsby Branch 127
Cenotaph – Grimsby Museum
6 Murray St.

Saturday, Nov. 11
10:30 a.m.
Lincoln Royal Canadian Legion – Beamsville Branch 612
Cenotaph – Jordan Lion’s Park
2769 Fourth Ave., Jordan Station
Wednesday, Nov. 8
10:45 a.m.
Lincoln Royal Canadian Legion – Beamsville Branch 612
Cenotaph – Jacob Beam School
4300 William St., Beamsville
Saturday, Nov. 11
10:45 a.m.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Royal Canadian Legion – Niagara-on-the-Lake Branch 124
Cenotaph – Queen Street
Saturday, Nov. 11
10:45 a.m.
Niagara-on-the-Lake

Royal Canadian Legion – Niagara-on-the-Lake Branch 124
Cenotaph – Queenston Memorial
Intersection at Niagara Parkway and Queenston Street, Queenston

Saturday, Nov. 11
12:30 p.m.
Pelham

Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 613
Veterans Park
141 Hwy. 20 E, Fonthill

Saturday, Nov. 11
10:45 a.m.
Port Colborne

Royal Canadian Legion – Port Colborne Branch 56
Cenotaph – H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
160 Sugarloaf St.

  • Branch 56 is hosting a light lunch at noon at 67 Clarence St.
  • Watch the ceremony later in the day on the City of Port Colborne website and social media channels
Saturday, Nov. 11
10:30 a.m.
St. Catharines

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 418

  • 10 a.m. – Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Oblate St.
  • 11 a.m. – Wreath laying ceremony at Canadian Polish Society, 43 Facer St. followed by greetings from federal, provincial and municipal governments
Sunday, Nov. 5
11 a.m.
St. Catharines

Lincoln and Welland Regiment
Cenotaph – Memorial Park
6 St. Paul St. W

  • Wreath laying ceremony with the Duchess of Kent, Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones
Sunday, Nov. 5
10:30 a.m.
St. Catharines

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 350
Cenotaph – Main and Ann streets

  • 10:15 a.m. – Short service at Port Dalhousie Legion, 57  Lakeport Rd.
  • 10:25 a.m. – Parade to the Cenotaph
  • 11 a.m. – Wreath laying ceremony and greetings
Sunday, Nov. 5
11 a.m.
St. Catharines

Royal Canadian Legion – St. Catharines Branch 24
Cenotaph – Memorial Park, 6 St. Paul St. W

  • 10 a.m. – Gather at City Hall, 50 Church St. with wreath laying at the Honour Rolls and the Legion Cenotaph
  • 10:30 a.m. – Parade to Cenotaph
  • 10:45 a.m. – Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph
Saturday, Nov. 11
10:45 a.m.
St. Catharines Royal Canadian Legion – St. Catharines Branch 138
Cenotaph – Memorial Park

Merritt Street and Walnut Street

  • 10:30 a.m. – Gather at Merritton Legion, 2 Chestnut St. E followed by parade to Cenotaph
  • 11 a.m. – Remembrance Day service at Cenotaph
Saturday, Nov. 11
11 a.m.
Thorold Royal Canadian Legion – Thorold Branch 17
Cenotaph – Memorial Park
13 Albert St. E
Saturday, Nov. 11
10:55 a.m.
Welland Cenotaph – Chippawa Park
Welland Crowland War Memorial, 128 Fitch St.
Saturday, Nov. 11
10:30 a.m.
Welland

Royal Canadian Legion – Welland Branch 4
383 Morningstar Ave.

Saturday, Nov. 11
10:30 a.m.
West Lincoln

Royal Canadian Legion – Smithville Branch 393
Cenotaph – 172 St. Catharines St., Smithville

  • 10:30 a.m. – Ceremony followed by a free lunch by the Branch 393 Ladies Auxiliary
Saturday, Nov. 11
10:30 a.m.

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