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City announces temporary road closures for Remembrance Day

Temporary road closures will happen Friday morning around Queen's Square in Galt and along certain streets in Hespeler
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Remembrance Day service, Nov. 11, 2021, Galt cenotaph.

As we mark Remembrance Day this Friday, November 11, we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives in service to Canada, and those who continue to serve in the Canadian Forces and as part of the Royal Canadian Legion.

In-person Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held in each of the core areas with some roads closed temporarily.

Galt Legion Parade and Ceremony
Queen’s Square | 10:10 a.m.

Parade will start at the Galt Legion at 9:45 a.m. and travel down Water Street to the Main Street Bridge and then to the cenotaph. Participants will be escorted by Waterloo Region Police.

Road closures 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

  • Veteran’s Way will be closed from Ainslie St. to Concession St.
  • Walnut St will be closed from Water St to Ainslie St, and from Ainslie St to Wellington St
  • North Square and South Square will be closed from George St. to Grand Ave.

Preston Legion Parade and Ceremony
Central Park| 10:30 a.m.

Parade will start at the Preston Legion on Margaret Street and travel down Westminster Drive, King Street and Argyle Street to the cenotaph. Participants will be escorted by Waterloo Region Police.

Hespeler Legion Ceremony
Queen St. East/Tannery St. | 10:30

Service will take place at the cenotaph. No impacts to local traffic are anticipated.