The City of Coquitlam is inviting the community to honour veterans this Remembrance Day with a ceremony, parade, and community activities. The annual service will take place on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Blue Mountain Park Cenotaph, notes a press release from the City.
The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Como Lake Middle School and proceed to the cenotaph on King Albert Avenue. The event is hosted by the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263 and is open to all residents.
Leading up to Nov. 11, the City is offering ways for the community to participate in remembrance activities through its Park Spark program.
Poppy Painting along Veteran’s Way
Stop by Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Avenue) to paint a large poppy on the grass along Veteran’s Way as part of a temporary display. Participate at any of the following times:
Monday, November 3, 3 – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday, November 9, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday, November 10, 3 – 4 p.m.
Poppy Painting at Spirit Square
Add a painted poppy to the temporary outdoor display at Spirit Square on Burlington Drive, across the street from Coquitlam City Hall, on November 6 from 2 – 4 p.m. Messages will remain on display until Nov. 18 before being shared with Canadian veteran groups.
Those unable to attend in person can email a message to ParkSpark@coquitlam.ca to be added on their behalf. “Coquitlam encourages residents to honour veterans in meaningful ways this Remembrance Day,” the City said in a statement.
The City also recognizes National Indigenous Veterans Day on Nov. 8. According to the City, more than 4,000 Indigenous soldiers served in the First World War and more than 3,000 in the Second World War, despite facing discrimination. The day encourages Canadians to reflect on the contributions of Indigenous and other racialized veterans.
Rolls of honour at City Hall and the cenotaph remain open year-round for visitors. Veterans displaying a veteran licence plate continue to receive free parking in Coquitlam lots and street spaces, a policy in place since 2006.
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