Enhanced security processes, including security screening and bag checks, will be in place to enter City Hall. Plan ahead and arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to enter City Hall.
More than 125,000 Canadian Armed Forces members have served in international peacekeeping efforts in dozens of countries. We recognize and remember their courage, service and sacrifice.
The City of Edmonton honours the dedication of our Canadian Armed Forces members and the many brave sacrifices they have made so that we can live in safe and peaceful communities.
Edmontonians and members of surrounding communities gather on November 11 to remember these sacrifices and show appreciation to our active, retired and fallen soldiers and their families.
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Join us for a Remembrance Day ceremony to honour the achievements and sacrifices of those who served our country in times of war and peace. The service will be led by the Commanding Officer of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment.
Date: Tuesday November 11, 2025
Time: 10-11:30am
Location: City Room, City Hall
Seating will start at 9:15am and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are requested to be inside City Hall no later than 9:50am.
Following the service, there will be an outdoor procession to the City Hall Cenotaph, where wreaths will be laid.
Please note: If City Hall capacity limits are reached, building access will be halted and guests will be directed to Sir Winston Churchill Square where they can view the service on a large screen set up near the Cenotaph.
View the Ceremony Online
In the event of technical difficulties, please navigate to the City of Edmonton – City Room.
If You are Attending the Ceremony In-person:
Security
Parking
Free parking will be available at City Hall, the Stanley A. Milner Library and Canada Place parkades on Remembrance Day.
Washrooms
Public washroom facilities can be found in the Centennial Pavilion on Sir Winston Churchill Square and inside City Hall.
To honour the contributions of military personnel, both past and present, who have served in times of war and peace, Edmontonians are encouraged to observe this important day in meaningful ways. This can be done by:
- Wearing a poppy
- Observing a private moment of reflection
- Making poppies to hang in your window
- Laying poppies at a local cenotaph
- Taking time to learn about Canada’s rich military history
See more Commemorative ideas
Remembrance Day at Municipal Cemeteries
There are no ceremonies at Edmonton’s Municipal Cemeteries on Remembrance Day. However, they may serve as places for calm and quiet reflection.
Indigenous Veterans Day
November 8 is Indigenous Veterans Day, honouring the First Nations, Inuit and Métis people of Canada who have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country.
Veterans' Week
Veterans' Week is celebrated across Canada from November 5–11, 2025.
Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum
The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum will be open to the public from 10am to 2pm on Remembrance Day. A traditional minute of silence will take place at 11am.
Other activities will include having the museum galleries open for visitors, a dress-as-a-soldier station for kids of all ages and military vehicles on site courtesy of Valour Place.
Light the City
- On November 8, the High Level Bridge, Walterdale Bridge, City Hall, Muttart Conservatory, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton Tower and the Rossdale Power Plant will be lit in white, yellow, red and black in honour of Indigenous Veterans Day
- On November 11, those same locations will be lit in red for Remembrance Day
Free Transit for Veterans and Active Service Members
On November 11, travel on Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is free for veterans and active members who are in military uniform or legion dress, with a Canadian Forces or RCMP identification card, or with a Veterans' card or National Defence Record card identifying the individual as past or current military personnel.
ETS will also participate in Remembrance Day by recognizing a moment of silence at 11am on November 11. The entire transit system, including buses, DATS, and trains will stop at 11am for 1 minute to pay special tribute to all Canadian Veterans, if it is safe to do so.
Transit Schedules
- ETS buses and LRT trains will operate on Saturday schedules
- Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATS) will operate on a holiday schedule on Remembrance Day.
Note: The Client Services Centre will be closed and subscription bookings will be cancelled. If you still require a subscription booking on this day, call 780-496-4567 (option 2) to book.
Remembrance Day Detours
There will be numerous events happening throughout Edmonton, which will lead to detours for Routes 8, 9, 103 and 701. For specific detour information, please search the route in Detours/Bus Stop Closures.
Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
A number of temporary road closures will be in effect across the city on Remembrance Day. Check current traffic disruptions to plan your route.
Contact Us
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