Remembrance Day in-person ceremonies to be held throughout Markham

MARKHAM, ON – November 2, 2022 – This year, in-person ceremonies for Remembrance Day will return throughout the City of Markham to honour Canadians who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Members of the public are invited to attend any of the following ceremonies, taking place between November 5 to 11.

“This Remembrance Day, we honour and pay tribute to those who bravely defended our freedoms and made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “To the veterans who are still with us today, we say thank you. To those who are no longer with us, we will remember.”

2022 Markham District Veterans Association Remembrance Day Service

Emceed by legendary Canadian broadcaster Lloyd Robertson, the 2022 Markham District Veterans Association (MDVA) Remembrance Day Service will include a parade, beginning at the MDVA building at 7 Washington St., followed by a cenotaph wreath laying ceremony at Veterans Square.

When:

Saturday, November 5
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Where:

Veterans Square, Main Street Markham (Between Highway 7 and Centre Street)

Join Members of Markham Council and City staff to honour and remember our Veterans. Following tradition, primary students will recite In Flanders Fields and the Mayors Youth Task Force will announce the winners of the annual poetry contest.

When:

Friday, November 11, 2022

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM 

Where:

Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham

Unionville Remembrance Day Ceremony

The Unionville Village BIA will hold a ceremony including short speeches and a wreath laying at the cenotaph.

 

When:

Friday, November 11, 2022

10:45 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Where:

Crosby Memorial Arena Cenotaph, 210 Main Street, Unionville

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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's Office:
At mayorscarpitti@markham.ca.

All other media inquiries / interview requests for the City of Markham: 
Kisha Powell, Media Relations & Communications Specialist at kpowell@markham.ca.

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