Remembrance Day Parade and Service

Peterborough, ON - A Remembrance Day parade and service will be held at the Citizens' War Memorial in Confederation Square, 499 George St. N., on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. until approximately 11:20 a.m. The parade and service are organized and hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52, Peterborough.  

Everyone is welcome to participate as the community gathers to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our country during times of war, military conflict, and peace. 

Parade participation: Arrive at Confederation Square by 9:30 a.m. to sign a waiver and take part in the parade.   

Wreaths: To purchase a wreath, contact the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 at 705-745-6361.   

Road closures and transit: Rolling road closures will be in place along the parade route from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for the Remembrance Day parade. Some Peterborough Transit routes may be affected during that period.  

Schedule  

10 a.m.  

• Parade departs Confederation Square, travelling south on George Street, east on Hunter Street, north on Water Street and west on McDonnel Street, where it returns to the Citizens' War Memorial at Confederation Square.

10:25 a.m.  

• Parade arrives at Citizens' War Memorial.

10:30 a.m.  

• O Canada, led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble, followed by the Prayer of Invocation  
• Hymn, O God, Our Help in Ages Past  
• Addresses: Mayor Jeff Leal, City of Peterborough and Robert Lloyd, President, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 52 
• Performance by the Children’s Montessori and Preparatory School Choir  
• Placing of the Wreaths  
• Hymn, O Valiant Hearts, Salvation Army Band  
• The Peacekeeper's Prayer  

11 a.m.  

• Last Post 
• Two minutes of silence  
• Lament  
• The Rouse 
• We Honour You, Peterborough Pop Ensemble with Steven Bark  
• Guest Speaker, John Andela  
• God Save the King led by the Salvation Army Band and Peterborough Pop Ensemble  
• Benediction  
• Children place poppies on wreaths  
• March off the colours  

Broadcast information: The parade and service will be broadcast live by Cogeco and YourTV. The service will be re-broadcast, visit yourtv.tv/peterborough for dates and times. 

Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 52 will serve an open-faced hot beef sandwich for $5.00 following the service at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52,1550 Lansdowne St. W.