Snow is in the forecast on Nov. 11, but that’s not expected to put a damper on the true meaning of Remembrance Day.
Prince George’s Legion 43 is getting set to host its annual parade this Monday morning and they hope the younger generation will participate as much as they can in recognizing those who fought for Canada’s rights and freedoms.
“The need for our youth to remember why we’re there is important,” said Parade Marshall and Legion 43 Service Officer John Scott to PrinceGeorgeMatters.
“That’s why we wear the poppy, why we honour the fallen and injured soldiers that fought in all wars and current wars. We need to remember them and be grateful, as all Canadians should be, for what we have.”
He hopes the ceremony can spark discussion on what freedom truly means to Prince George and all of Canada as its still being fought for today.
Formalities will begin at the Civic Centre at 9 a.m. with speakers and a time to recognize veterans and those currently serving.
The parade to the cenotaph at City Hall will begin at 10:45 a.m., with the second ceremony to start at 11 a.m.
Honour guards include the Rock Mountain Rangers, local cadets, the Prince George RCMP, BC Corrections and, of course, members of Legion 43.
Commuters should be wary of road closures as the parade starts at Canada Games Way to Seventh Avenue, then Dominion Street to Sixth Avenue, turning right onto George Street.
A two-minute silence will begin the 11th hour of remembrance, followed by the laying of wreaths and poppies at the foot of the cenotaph.
Parade marchers will then make their way along George Street to Fifth Avenue, then Fifth Avenue to Quebec Street, eventually turning left and heading back to the Civic Centre for lunch.
Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available for kids and the Prince George Legion will be open for business.
