Ceremonies, closures and more: What you need to know about Remembrance Day in Mississippi Mills
Remembrance Day will be marked across Canada on Monday, Nov. 11. Every year since 1931, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Canadians gather to stand in honour of all who have fallen.
Here in Mississippi Mills, several ceremonies will be held, including one on Saturday in Clayton. Municipal buildings will also be closed on Monday.
This year’s Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign kicked off on Friday, October 25.
Look for poppy boxes at the Municipal Office, as well as local businesses. New this year – the Legion has three electronic boxes in the community which accept donations via tap. All donations directly support veterans and their families and help ensure Canadians never forget their sacrifices.
Remembrance Day Ceremony Information
There will be three opportunities to pay tribute to veterans at Remembrance Day ceremonies in Mississippi Mills:
- Clayton – Saturday, November 9 at 10:45 a.m. at the Clayton Cenotaph. Organized by Almonte Legion Branch 240, veterans will begin marching from Clayton Hall to the Cenotaph (across from Clayton General Store – 2862 Tatlock Road) at 10:45 a.m. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and will include the laying of wreaths.
- Almonte – Monday, November 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the Almonte Cenotaph. Organized by Almonte Legion Branch 240, a parade will form at 10:45 a.m. at the Legion on Bridge Street, to march to the Cenotaph next to Almonte Old Town Hall. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and will include a wreath laying service.
- Pakenham – Monday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cenotaph in front of Pakenham Public School. This annual ceremony, coordinated by Pakenham Public School includes a wreath laying ceremony. Military and Legion representatives will be in attendance. A light lunch will be served afterward at the school.
The Royal Canadian Legion encourages all Canadians to wear a poppy and observe a moment of silence on November 11, to mark the sacrifices of the many who have fallen in the service of their country, and to acknowledge the courage of those who still serve.
The Mississippi Mills Municipal Office will be closed for Remembrance Day on Monday, November 11.
The Municipality’s Building and Planning and Recreation and Culture Departments at Almonte Old Town Hall will also be closed November 11.
There is no impact to the garbage and recycling schedule due to the holiday closure.
Our offices will re-open on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m.