Richmond’s No. 3 Road will be more quiet than usual on Remembrance Day this year as residents are asked to attend the annual ceremony virtually.
Remembrance Day is a day when the community of Richmond and cities across Canada come together to remember and commemorate the individuals who have fought for the country.
However, like many other events, this year’s ceremony will be held online to maintain public safety during the pandemic.
Richmond’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony will be broadcasted live on Wednesday, Nov. 11 shortly after 10:30 a.m. and the public is asked to join the ceremony virtually instead of gathering at city hall this year.
The Richmond Remembrance Day Committee is encouraging residents to “Remember In Place” from wherever they are this year. There will be two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. to honour those who gave their lives to serve and protect Canada.
Residents can also download from the city’s website a poster featuring a poppy design to pay tribute during Remembrance Day.
Poppy pins will be available for pick-up by donation from community facilities to help support the Royal Canadian Legion’s 2020 National Poppy Campaign starting Nov. 2.
The live broadcast of the ceremony and the schedule for the official online ceremonies will be available at www.richmond.ca/remember.
