Each year on November 11th we take pause to remember those who laid down their lives so that we could enjoy our freedom.
Across Winnipeg there are many events to commemorate our veterans this Friday. Here is a list of some of the event open to the public.
Minto Armouries Remembrance Day Parade – 9:45 am | 969 St. Mathews Avenue
HMCS CHIPPAWA Remembrance Day Ceremony – 10:30 – 14:00 | 1 Navy Way
Royal Winnipeg Rifles Remembrance Day Ceremony – 10:30 | Vimy Ridge Memorial Park
McGregor Armouries Remembrance Day Parade – 10:30 | 551 Machray Avenue
Remembrance Day Ceremony Valour Road – 10:45 | Valour Road @ Sargent Avenue
St. Norbert Cenotaph – 10:45 – 11:15 | St. Norbert Cemetery on Rue St. Therese Ave.
Winnipeg Remembrance Day Service – 10:15 | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue
In addition to the official ceremonies across the city there are a number of other events planned at Royal Canadian Legion Branches, Army Navy and Air Force Units and various public locations including a special tour of the Royal Winnipeg Aviation Museum.