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Remembrance Day in Cabbagetown 🌺You’re invited to join us on Wednesday, November 11 for the Cabbagetown Remembrance Day Ceremony at St. James’ Cemetery.
📍 Location:
Chapel of St. James-the-Less, St. James’ Cemetery
635 Parliament St. (Parliament & Wellesley)
🕘 Schedule:
Doors open: 9:45 AM
Ceremony: 10:00 AM
Moment of silence & wreath laying: 11:00 AM (outdoors)
Guided tour of veteran graves to follow
The program will include:
• Processional with veterans, military, and local dignitaries
• Live trumpet, organ, and bagpipe performances (including the Last Post and Reveille)
• Readings and reflections from local elected officials
• “In Flanders Fields,” a Litany of Remembrance and Peace
• Brief scripture reading and words from the Vicar
• Two minutes of silence at 11:00 AM and laying of wreaths
After the ceremony, you’re invited to join a guided walking tour of veteran graves within St. James’ Cemetery, led by local historian Virgina Van Vliet (Cabbagetown Preservation Association). Attendees will be invited to place poppies at individual headstones as a gesture of respect and remembrance. Poppies will be available.
☕ Complimentary coffee, tea, pastries, and cookies will be provided by Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events and McDonald’s.
Important notes:
• This event is free and open to everyone: residents, families, local business owners, veterans and their families, and visitors.
• Please dress warmly — parts of the program, including the wreath laying and walking tour, take place outdoors.
• The ceremony takes place in a historic chapel and includes brief scripture and prayer elements, and all are welcome to attend and observe.
• There is no parking available onsite, please use local side streets and Green P nearby.
• Seating is first come first served
Lest we forget. 🌺
This event is presented by The Cabbagetown BIA and St. James Cemetery & Crematorium
Thank you to our sponsors for your generous support:
Gold: Bostok Hathaway Real Estate
Community: The Epicure Shop, Daniel et Daniel, Ivana Psychotherapy, G&G Electronics, F'Amelia, Dent Cabbagetown, Forest Group, Kumon, McDonald's
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St. James’ Cemetery and Crematorium, Toronto, Canada
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