Remembrance Day 2023

This Remembrance Day, Saturday, November 11 we remember the bravery and courage of those who gave their lives in service to Canada; and those who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian forces and as part of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Some roads will be closed temporarily to accommodate Remembrance Day ceremonies in each of the city’s core areas.

Galt Legion Parade and Ceremony
Queen’s Square | 10:10 a.m.

The parade will start at the Galt Legion at 9:45 a.m. and travel down Water Street to the Main Street Bridge and then to the cenotaph. Participants will be escorted by Waterloo Region Police.

Road closures 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• Veteran’s Way will be closed from Ainslie St. to Concession St.
• Walnut St will be closed from Water St to Ainslie St, and from Ainslie St to Wellington St
• North Square and South Square will be closed from George St. to Grand Ave.

On-street parking will be prohibited along North Square and South Square from George St. to Grand Ave., and along Walnut St. from Water St. to Ainslie St. from 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Preston Legion Parade and Ceremony
Central Park| 10:30 a.m.

The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Preston Legion on Margaret Street and travel down Westminster Drive, King Street and Argyle Street to the cenotaph. Participants will be escorted by Waterloo Region Police.

Hespeler Legion Ceremony
Queen St. East/Tannery St. | 10:30 a.m.

Service will take place at the cenotaph. No impacts to local traffic are anticipated.