Where to pay tribute this Remembrance Day

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A military aircraft from CFB Comox will perform a fly-over, while dignitaries lay wreaths and the cannon will fire from nearby Pioneer Waterfront Plaza.

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NanaimoNewsNOW will provide a Facebook live stream of the Remembrance Day ceremony commencing at 10:45 a.m. at the war memorial Cenotaph.

Road closures impacting portions of Commercial, Skinner, Chapel, Bastion, Church and Front streets will be in effect.

NanaimoNewsNOW compiled a list of Remembrance Day events hosted by local Royal Canadian Legions, all of which are open to the public.

Nanaimo – Legion 256 (East Wellington Rd.)

7:30 to 8:45 a.m. — Complimentary breakfast 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.. — In-house Remembrance Day service for the elderly and those wishing to stay out of the cold. The service includes a wreath-laying ceremony
10:45 to 11:30 a.m. — Live broadcast of the ceremony from downtown Nanaimo via Shaw TV will be shown on screens located in the hall and lounge. The general public is welcome inside the legion to view the televised feeds
12 to 3 p.m. — Complimentary lunch will be served; beef on a bun, potato salad and coleslaw (provided by Save-On-Foods)
1 to 3 p.m. — Live entertainment
3 to 8 p.m. — Kitchen opens; additional live entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening. Branch 256 will be open the entire day to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Nanaimo – Legion 10 (Harewood Rd.)

10:45 to 11:30 a.m. — Remembrance Day ceremony at Dallas Square Cenotaph in downtown Nanaimo, which will be broadcast live at Legion #10 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Lounge opens to the general public, food will be served all afternoon
2 to 6 p.m. — Live entertainment, Mr. Hanna’s Music
7-10 p.m. — Live entertainment, Big Daddy

Lantzville – Legion 257 (Lantzville Rd.)

10:30 to 10:40 a.m. Parade from legion to Huddlestone Park 11 to 11:30 a.m. – Ceremony at Lantzville Cenotaph
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Hot dogs for kids at the legion. Lunch served at noon 4 p.m. to about 6 p.m. — Roast beef dinner with all trimmings complimentary for veterans. Several live entertainment acts throughout the day

Ladysmith – Legion 171 (1st Ave.)

10:45 to 10:55 a.m. — March from the legion to the the Rotary Memorial Peace Garden & Cenotaph at the base of Warren St. 11-11:30 a.m. – Ceremony at Ladysmith Cenotaph, which includes wreath-laying
11:30 a.m. to about 6 p.m. — Social gathering at the Legion where complimentary sandwiches will be served. The lounge will be open for beverages. The upstairs hall will be open for socializing

– 1st Ave. will be temporarily closed for vehicular traffic between High St. and Warren St. from 10:30 a.m. To 11:30 a.m. To ensure safety for the parade to the Cenotaph

– One southbound lane on the Trans-Canada Hwy. near the Cenotaph will be closed from about 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Parksville – Legion 49 (Hirst Ave W)

10:45 to 11:30 a.m. A full service ceremony takes place at the Parksville Cenotaph at 11 Jensen Ave. East. Wreaths will be laid. Local pilots in three planes will perform a fly-over at 11 a.m sharp
11:30 a.m to about 5 p.m. Socializing at the legion. Hot roast beef sandwiches courtesy of Save-On-Foods will be served. A pipe band and big band will provide live entertainment

Qualicum Beach – Legion 76 (Veterans Way)

11 to 11:30 a.m. — Remembrance Day service at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Parade down second Ave to Veterans Way 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Legion opens to veterans and their family members 1 p.m. to about 5 or 6 p.m. The Qualicum Beach Legion opens for the general public for refreshments and camaraderie. The lounge will be open for adult beverages during this time

Bowser – Legion 211 (Island Hwy. West)

10:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. – Remembrance Day ceremony at the Bowser Cenotaph (located beside the legion) A webcast stream of the service will be available on Bowser Legion Facebook page

11:30 a.m Soup, sandwiches and snacks will be provided after the service. The Legion will remain open for afternoon socializing

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