Remembrance Day events in Brampton and what’s open and closed Nov. 11

Remembrance Day Events in Brampton on November 11

The City of Brampton is hosting two Remembrance Day events on November 11: a parade and a remembrance ceremony at city hall.

Event Details

The ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. at Ken Whillans Square, in front of city hall (2 Wellington St. W.), where the Brampton Cenotaph stands.
A sunrise service will be held at 7:55 a.m. at Meadowvale Cemetery Church (7732 Mavis Rd.).

Additional Veteran Recognitions

The city is also honoring Black Veterans Day on November 7 and Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8.

Closures and Operating Hours

November 11 is not a statutory holiday, but some services and businesses will close, including Canada Post offices, passport services, Service Canada locations, and most banks.
Beer Stores and LCBO outlets will be open with reduced hours, opening at noon in Brampton.
City hall and certain city facilities will be closed on November 11.
Brampton Transit will run its usual weekday schedule. Veterans displaying medals, berets, uniforms, blazers, War Veteran Passes, or service papers can ride free all day.
All Brampton parks and recreation centres will remain open during regular hours, but all library branches will be closed.

"Veterans wearing or presenting medals, berets, uniforms, blazers and War Veteran Passes or service papers can ride free all day."

For more details, residents are encouraged to contact the City of Brampton or visit official channels.

Author's summary: Brampton honours veterans with ceremonies on November 11, while some city services close and transit offers free rides to veterans displaying credentials.

Brampton Guardian — 2025-11-06

Remembrance Day Events in Brampton on November 11

Event Details

Additional Veteran Recognitions

Closures and Operating Hours

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