Remembrance Day Guide

Honor the memory of those who bravely fought for our freedom with our Remembrance Day Guide, your comprehensive resource for parades and commemorative services across the region.

WINDSOR’S OFFICIAL REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m. Representatives of the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee, military representatives, pre-registered wreath bearers, government officials, and members of the public will attend the cenotaph at City Hall Square in Windsor for an outdoor service. Special guest speakers from the military will include Honorary Colonel Joseph Ouellette for the Essex and Kent Scottish and Commodore Patrick Montgomery, Commander of the RCN Naval Reserves, who is visiting our community in honour of the 100^th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Naval Reserves. The service will also be broadcast live on YourTV and via Facebook Live on the City of Windsor’s Facebook page. YourTV will also rebroadcast the service at 6 p.m.

Organizations and individuals wishing to lay a wreath at the Remembrance Day Service this year must pre-register with Ms. Bonnie Burian, Secretary of the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee (WVMSC), at 519-973-4057 by phone or at [email protected] by email. Please note that you may be requested to lay your wreath personally on site after 1 p.m. on November 11.

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LEGION SERVICES OF REMEMBRANCE 2023

Amherstburg

• Branch: 157 –  281 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg
• Date & Time:
  • 11 Nov: 10:30am
    • March off from Legion
  • 11 Nov: 11:00am
    • Cenotaph in King’s Navy Yard
  • Light Lunch afterwards

Belle River

• Branch: 399 – 506 Notre Dame St, Belle River
• Date & Time:
  • 11 Nov: 10:45am
    • Service at Belle River Cenotaph
  • Meal to Follow at Branch (donation)
  • Belle River Lions Club provides hot dogs

Comber

• Branch: 241 –  6420 Main St, Comber
• Date & Time:
  • 11 Nov: 10:50am
    • Service at Legion, in Memorial Park
  • Light Lunch
  • 9 Nov:
    • Banquet at Comber Legion (joint with Wheatley Legion)
    • (519-687-2201)

Cottam

• Branch: 201 –  103 Talbot St N, Essex
• 11 Nov: 1:00pm
  • Service at St. Trinity Church

Essex

• Branch: 201 – 103 Talbot St N, Essex
• Date & Time:
  • 11 Nov: 10:15am
    • March off from Legion
  • 11 Nov: 11:00am
    • Act of Remembrance Service at Cenotaph next to United Church
  • 5 Nov:
    • Dinner at 6:00pm
  • Tickets required: Veterans (free) and Others ($10)
    • (519-776-8247)

Harrow

• Branch: 338 – 37 McAffee St, Harrow
• Date & Time:
  • 11 Nov: 11:00am
    • Service at Harrow Cenotaph in Veterans’ Memorial Park
  • 11 Nov:
    • Member Vets’ Dinner at Camoes Portuguese Club
    • (519-738-3582)
  • Vets Free, Others-$40 (by 4 Nov)

Kingsville

• Branch: 188 – 145 Division St S, Kingsville
• Date & Time:
  • 11 Nov: 11:00am
    • Service at Cenotaph in front of Legion
  • Light Lunch afterwards
  • 11 Nov: 6:00pm
    • Dinner
  • Tickets in Advance for Veterans (Free), Others ($25)
    • (519-733-5162)

LaSalle

• Branch: 594 – 5030 Howard Ave, Oldcastle
• 11 Nov: 11:00am
  • Service at LaSalle Cenotaph

Leamington

• Branch: 324 – 27 Erie St N, Wheatley
• 11 Nov: 10:40am
  • Parade Marches off from Thrift on Mill to Leamington Cenotaph
  • Wheatley Legion organizes Service

Tecumseh

• Branch: 261 -12326 Lanoue St., Tecumseh
• Date & Time:
  • 4 Nov: 10:30am
    • Form up at Cenotaph at Tecumseh Town Hall, for Service at 11:00am
  • 4 Nov:
    • Banquet
  • Tickets in Advance: Vets free, Others: $30 (519-735-4454)

Tecumseh

• Branch: 594 – 5030 Howard Ave, Oldcastle
• Date & Time:
  • 5 Nov: 1:00pm
    • Service at Legion (Light Lunch)
  • 11 Nov: 10:00am
    • Legion open to view service on TV
  • 11 Nov: 11:00am
    • Service at LaSalle Cenotaph
  • Legion welcomes Remembrance Day attendees after Service

Windsor

• Branch: 255 – 5645 Wyandotte St E, Windsor
• Date & Time:
  • 4 Nov: 1:00pm
    • Service at Riverside Cenotaph in Miracle Park (Light Lunch)
  • 11 Nov: 10:55 – 11:00am
    • In-Branch Service
  • 5 Nov: 5:00pm
    • Banquet (call to reserve 519-945-2012)
  • Member Vets free, Other Vets: $20, Others: $25

Windsor

• Branch: 644 – 1570 Marentette Ave, Windsor
• Date & Time:
  • 11 Nov: 11:00am
    • Participate in Downtown Service at Cenotaph in City Hall Square

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CITY OF WINDSOR REMEMBRANCE DAY PROGRAM

The City of Windsor has a proud tradition of gathering with local veterans throughout the year to pay respects to those who have fallen in military service as well as all those who continue to serve today. This year, the City partners once again with the Windsor Veterans Memorial Services Committee, local military representatives, Windsor Police Service and others for a meaningful Remembrance Day program.

Window Decals and City Hall Illumination:

As part of the City’s commemoration initiatives, large window decals honouring Remembrance Day with images from the Canadian War Museum will once again be displayed on the main floor of City Hall at 350 City Hall Square West for the month of November. From November 8 to 13, City Hall will also be illuminated in red each night in honour of our veterans.

South Walkerville Great War Street Sign Walking Tour:

Saturday, November 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This tour will focus on the First World War (WWI) and reflect on the street names that are memorialized after battles where many of our local fallen soldiers gave their greatest sacrifice for our country. $5.50 per person. Advance ticket purchase is required. Contact Museum Windsor at 519-253-1812, or visit MuseumWindsor.ca.

Veterans Banner Project:

Everyone is encouraged to visit the Olde Riverside section of Wyandotte Street where street banners are hanging through the end of November 2023 showing the names, dates, and other commemorative information about some of the veterans with connections to our community. This project, now in its second year, has doubled the number of banners on display to 50 banners. The project is led by Marty Flanagan and is a partnership between the Olde Riverside Town Centre Business Improvement Association (BIA), the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 255, and ENWIN.

We Remember Their Stories:

From November 1 to 10,  previously recorded videos will be shared online highlighting local veterans reflecting on their service, stories, and comrades. Many of these videos were produced through the Veterans Memories Project created by the Windsor Historical Society. The recordings will be shared via the City of Windsor’s Facebook page and Mayor Dilkens’ Facebook page.

Remembrance Day Virtual Conversations:

On November 9 and 10, two virtual roundtable discussions (recorded in 2020 and 2021) will be rebroadcast on social media. For these memorable conversations, Mayor Dilkens sat down with a group of local veterans, officers, and military family members to reflect on the contributions of veterans, their stories, the impact of a life of service on families and loved ones, and the importance of Remembrance Day. The recordings will be shared once again via the City of Windsor’s Facebook page and Mayor Dilkens’ Facebook page.

Free Admission at Museum Windsor and Art Windsor-Essex (AWE):

Museum Windsor will offer free admission at the Chimczuk Museum and François Baby House on Saturday, November 11, in honour of Remembrance Day. The museum sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art Windsor-Essex (AWE) will also offer free admission to the gallery that same day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Remembrance Day Parade:

Saturday, November 11. For the first time in several years, members of the HMCS Hunter and members of the Windsor Regiment (RCAC) will march from the Great Canadian Flag at Dieppe Gardens up Ouellette Avenue, and over to the cenotaph outside Windsor City Hall. This parade march will start out from Dieppe at approximately 10:30 a.m. Members of the public are invited to gather along the roadways and join in the parade as it passes by on route to City Hall.

Special Ceremony for Windsor Regiment:

Saturday, November 11. Immediately following the Remembrance Day Service, members of the Windsor Regiment will march over to Freedom Way to conduct a ceremony to hand over the unit’s old Guidon to the University of Windsor at the former Armouries (now the School of Creative Arts). All those attending the cenotaph service are invited to join the march and observe this special commemorative ceremony.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

WOODSLEE REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

November 5 @ 1:00p
A Veterans Remembrance service will be held at 1:00 PM. After the service, refreshments and desserts will be served. For more information, contact 519-975-1224.

Libro Community Centre
1925 S Middle Rd, South Woodslee

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Windsor Classic Chorale’s Remembrance Day concert

November 11 @ 7:30p – 9:00p
“Annelies: A Choral Elegy of Anne Frank” concert tickets can be purchased online at the Windsor Classic Chorale’s official website. There will be a reception immediately following the performance. For more information, please visit our website.

Event Website
The Salvation Army South-Windsor Citadel
1201 Grand Marais Rd W, Windsor

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Town of Tecumseh: Remembrance Day Service

November 14 @ 10:30a – 11:45a
The Annual Tecumseh Remembrance Service is open to the public.

10:30 a.m. Form-up at the Cenotaph
10:45 a.m. March on the colours
11:00 a.m. Act of Remembrance

Following the service, attendees are invited back to the Tecumseh Legion Branch 261, for socializing with Veterans.

Event Website
Tecumseh Légion Branch 261
917 Lesperance Rd, Tecumseh

ADDITIONAL LEGION CEREMONIES

Blenheim

• Branch: 185 – 34 Catherine St, Blenheim
• Date & Time:
  • 11 Nov: 11:00am
    • Service at St. Mary’s Hall
  • March off to Legion for wreath-laying
  • 11 Nov: 2:00pm
    • Service at Erieau Cenotaph
  • Light Lunch afterwards

Chatham

• Branch: 642 – 39 William St N, Chatham
• Date & Time:
  • 11 Nov: 10:45am
    • March off across from Legion to Downtown
  • 11 Nov: 11:00am
    • Cenotaph
  • Lunch afterwards for participants
  • 7 Nov:
    • Veterans’ Dinner for Local Veterans (invitation only)

Wheatley

• Branch: 324 – 27 Erie St N, Wheatley
• Date & Time:
  • 11 Nov: 10:30am
    • Form up at Legion on Elm St.
  • 11 Nov: 11:00am
    • Service at Cenotaph
  • 9 Nov:
    • Banquet at Comber Legion (deadline: 29 Oct)