Remembrance Week

Formerly known as the Veterans' Flag Planting Ceremony, loved ones of veterans interred at St. Marys Cemetery are invited to receive complimentary flags to place at veterans' graves.

Flags can be picked up at the cemetery chapel the day of the event.

Location: St. Marys Cemetery (150 Cain St.)

Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

The parade will march from the St. Marys Legion to the Town Hall cenotaph, with a service of remembrance to follow.

Church Street will be closed between Station Street and Queen Street from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Queen Street will also be closed between Peel Street and Church Street at this time.

Location: St. Marys Legion to Town Hall Cenotaph

Time: 12:30 pm

Mayor Strathdee will lead a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Town Hall cenotaph. Church Street will be closed between Station Street and Queen Street from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Queen Street will also be closed between Peel Street and Church Street at this time.

Location: St. Marys Town Hall (175 Queen St. E.)

Time: 10:45 am

If you have any question or inquiries about the banners, please contact the St. Marys Legion.

Following the ceremony, residents are encouraged to visit the St. Marys Museum exhibit titled ‘Between the Lines: Stories & Signals of World War I’, beginning on Tuesday, November 11. The exhibit examines different methods of communications during the First World War, including letters and postcards sent home from St. Marys soldiers and cryptography on the front lines. Between the Lines will be available for viewing during the Museum’s regular hours until November 2026.