Remembrance Day Services

The City of Brantford is proud to join fellow Canadians on Remembrance Day 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. We invite members of our community to join us as we honour the remarkable sacrifices made by others with deep respect and immense gratitude. 

Overnight lighting display

An overnight lighting display will take place at the Brant County War Memorial (6 Dalhousie Street) overnight beginning Sunday, November 10, 2024.  A cadet vigil will take place Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, resuming again on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Remembrance Day Service 2024

Residents are invited to attend the Remembrance Day Service at the Brant County War Memorial (6 Dalhousie Street). Please note that front-row seating will be reserved for veterans and their spouses or companions, while some bleacher seating will be available for the public.

The order of proceedings for the City's Remembrance Day Service and Parade on Monday, November 11, 2024 is as follows:

  • 10:40 a.m.: The Walking March leaves Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie Street) en route to the Brant County War Memorial (6 Dalhousie Street)
  • 10:50 a.m.: Civic Service of Remembrance at the Brant County War Memorial, Brant Avenue and Dalhousie Street

A Fly-pass will occur during the service with the Lancaster and Mitchell B25 aircraft courtesy of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, weather permitting.

Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to the free Open House and a light luncheon at the Brantford Naval Veterans Association (54 Wadsworth Street) and the Gunners Club (115 Henry Street).

Temporary road closures

The following streets will be closed on Monday, November 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. for the City’s Remembrance Day Services:

  • Dalhousie Street between Market Street to Brant Avenue
  • Brant Avenue between Church and Colborne Streets

Detour routes will be signed to accommodate vehicular traffic.

Parking and transit

Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024, free parking will be provided at downtown area municipal parking lots and for veterans in the RBC parking lot. Parking time restrictions at on-street parking spaces in the downtown area will be waived. Brantford Transit fares will also be waived for riders attending the service. You can find updated routes and schedules at Brantford.ca/Transit.

Thank you

The City of Brantford is grateful for all the efforts of those who have assisted in organizing the 2024 Civic Remembrance Day Service, including various veterans’ groups, organizations, the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, City of Brantford and County of Brant staff, our local MP, MPP, emergency services and various local school boards and legions.

Special exhibit

Everyone is welcome to view the In Remembrance exhibit at the Brant Museum and Archives (57 Charlotte Street) on Monday, November 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is by donation.