Lest We Forget

Remembrance Day pause and reflect on the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy as Canadians.

Join us on November 11 at 10:30 a.m. as we honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those who served and continue to serve our country today.

Mississauga Celebration Square
In front of the Mississauga Civic Centre Community Memorial
(Northwest corner of Mississauga Celebration Square)
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, Ontario 

If you can’t come to the ceremony in-person, you can watch online. The link will be active on this page just before the ceremony starts.  

Programs

Veterans Ride Free
Veterans Ride Free

The City of Mississauga offers year-round free rides on MiWay transit for veterans and active Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members (regular or reserved). They can travel for free on MiWay with valid military identification or other proof of service.

REEL Thursdays: The Choral
REEL Thursdays: The Choral

Thursday | November 12, 2026 | 7 p.m. | Living Arts Centre – Screening Room

The Choral is an uplifting historical drama set during the First World War. When a village choir is depleted by the demands of war, choir director Dr. Guthrie recruits a new generation of singers from among the town’s youth. As the ensemble grows, the young choristers discover the joy, discipline and sense of belonging that come from making music together, even as they face an uncertain future.

View details and buy tickets

Stories & Crafts
Stories & Crafts

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 to Wednesday, December 2, 2026 | Central Library – Children’s Area

Enjoy stories with your child then make a craft related to one of the stories you just heard.

This six-week drop-in event has a different theme every week. The theme for November 11 is Remembrance Day.

Remembrance Day Reading
Remembrance Day Reading

This Remembrance Day, explore stories that honour the courage, sacrifice and experiences of those affected by war and conflict. These books offer opportunities to reflect on the past and consider the importance of remembrance today.

Borrow books from the library

Events

Indigenous Veterans Day half-masting
Indigenous Veterans Day half-masting

November 8, 2026 | 8 a.m. | Mississauga Celebration Square 

We’ll fly flags at half-mast at all City-owned and operated facilities in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day.

Indigenous Veterans Day clock tower lighting
Indigenous Veterans Day clock tower lighting

November 8, 2026 | 8 p.m. | City Hall 

We’ll light the Civic Centre clock tower red and dark in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day.   

Learn more

Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #582 Wreath-laying ceremony
Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #582 Wreath-laying ceremony

November 8, 2026 | 10:15 a.m. | 719 Dundas Street East cenotaph

Join Legion Branch 582 for a wreath–laying ceremony. You can meet at the cenotaph in the cemetery located at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church by 10:15 a.m. The ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. 

Remembrance Day half-masting
Remembrance Day half-masting

November 11, 2026 | 8 a.m. | Mississauga Celebration Square 

We’ll fly flags at half-mast at all City-owned and operated facilities in recognition of Remembrance Day.

Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #82 Parade
Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #82 Parade

November 11, 2026 | 10:20 a.m. | 35 Front Street, Port Credit

Join Legion Branch 82 for their annual parade from the Legion to the Vimy Park Cenotaph. The ceremony at the cenotaph starts at 10:50 a.m. and then the parade marches back to the Legion.

Remembrance Day clock tower lighting
Remembrance Day clock tower lighting

November 11, 2026 | 8 p.m. | City Hall 

We’ll light the Civic Centre clock tower red and dark in recognition of Remembrance Day.

Learn more