Remembrance Day ceremonies in Delta on November 11: Ladner and North Delta
Delta holds two free Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11, 2026, one in Ladner and one at North Delta Social Heart Plaza near the Recreation Centre.
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Delta holds two free Remembrance Day ceremonies on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. One is in Ladner, organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61, and one is at North Delta Social Heart Plaza, organized by the City of Delta and the Kennedy Seniors Society. Both are open to the public at no cost.
The Ladner parade and ceremony
The Ladner Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony begins at 10:40 AM in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 building in Ladner Village. A procession of veterans, the Delta Police Pipe Band and local service organizations marches to the Memorial Park Cenotaph. The service and wreath-laying take place at the cenotaph, and the program runs until 11:30 AM.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 organizes the event. The City of Delta lists this as an annual community observance. The event is free to attend. The Legion can be reached at 604-946-4611 for details about participation.
The cenotaph at Memorial Park is the endpoint of the parade and the site of the wreath-laying service. The City of Delta's event listing for the Ladner ceremony describes participants as "Veterans, community members, the Delta Police Pipe Band, and local service organizations." The full program concludes at 11:30 AM.
The North Delta ceremony
The North Delta Remembrance Day Ceremony runs from 10:45 AM to noon at North Delta Social Heart Plaza, which is on the grounds of the North Delta Recreation Centre at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent. The City of Delta and the Kennedy Seniors Society host the event together.
Veterans, service organizations and youth groups take part in the outdoor ceremony. The City of Delta has set aside reserved seating for veterans, seniors and people with mobility needs. Everyone else stands for the outdoor portion. The City recommends wearing weather-appropriate clothing.
After the outdoor ceremony, a reception with refreshments is held in the Main Hall of the North Delta Recreation Centre. The City of Delta's event page says the ceremony is at North Delta Social Heart Plaza, near the Recreation Centre, and the reception moves into the Recreation Centre's Main Hall.
The City of Delta published a news release on November 6, 2026, inviting residents to both ceremonies and describing the North Delta event as "a time to come together in remembrance, gratitude, and community connection." The Delta Optimist also reported on the North Delta ceremony on November 9, 2026.
Questions about the North Delta ceremony can be directed to the City of Delta's Parks, Recreation and Culture department by phone at 604-952-3057.
Facility hours for November 11
November 11 is a civic holiday, and the City of Delta has posted its hours for that day. City Hall is closed. The Animal Shelter, Tsawwassen Arts Centre, North Delta Centre for the Arts, McKee Seniors Recreation Centre and Kennedy Seniors Recreation Centre are also closed. The Discovery Centre is open from noon to 5 PM.
Parks and recreation facilities remain open. The North Delta Recreation Centre itself is open, though the Municipal Services Office inside it is closed.
Delta students and Veterans Week
The City of Delta's schools marked Veterans Week earlier in November. On October 16, 2026, students from Delta Secondary attended the unveiling of the 2026 Veterans Week poster at their school. The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Major Lynn Doucette, a retired member of the Royal Canadian Air Force who served in the Persian Gulf War, spoke to students at the event.
The poster was designed by Chaelyn Han of Vancouver, who won the Royal Canadian Legion's National Youth Remembrance Contest. The Delta School District published an account of the event on November 2, 2026. Student Arijana Kapikul told the district that "Veterans' Week provides Canadians with an opportunity to pause, reflect and honour the service of current and former military members."
Youth groups from Delta will also take part in the North Delta ceremony on November 11.
What to know before you go
Both ceremonies are outdoors. November 11 this year falls on a Wednesday. The City of Delta has posted that it is a civic holiday, and City Hall along with several recreation and arts facilities are closed for the day.
Residents attending the North Delta ceremony are asked to arrive before 10:45 AM. Reserved seating at the North Delta ceremony is set aside for veterans, seniors and people with mobility needs and fills first. General attendees stand for the outdoor portion. The City of Delta recommends wearing weather-appropriate clothing for the outdoor events.
For the North Delta ceremony, check the City of Delta's event page at delta.ca for any changes on the day. For the Ladner parade and ceremony, the Legion can answer questions at 604-946-4611.
Residents who want to attend either event can find the City's full listing at the North Delta Remembrance Day Ceremony page and the Ladner Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony page on the City's events calendar.
Questions this story answers
When and where is the Ladner Remembrance Day ceremony?
The Ladner Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony starts at 10:40 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The parade begins in front of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 in Ladner Village and marches to the Memorial Park Cenotaph, where the service and wreath-laying take place. The ceremony runs until 11:30 AM. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 organizes it, and it is free to attend. Contact the Legion at 604-946-4611 for details.
When and where is the North Delta Remembrance Day ceremony?
The North Delta Remembrance Day Ceremony runs from 10:45 AM to noon on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at North Delta Social Heart Plaza near the North Delta Recreation Centre at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta. The City of Delta and the Kennedy Seniors Society organize the event. Veterans, service organizations and youth groups take part. A reception with refreshments follows in the Recreation Centre Main Hall.
Who organizes the North Delta ceremony?
The City of Delta's Parks, Recreation and Culture department and the Kennedy Seniors Society organize the North Delta Remembrance Day Ceremony. The City of Delta published a news release on November 6, 2026, inviting residents to attend both ceremonies and describing the events as a time to gather in remembrance and community connection.
Is there parking at the North Delta ceremony?
The City of Delta says parking is available at the North Delta Recreation Centre with overflow parking nearby. The event takes place at North Delta Social Heart Plaza, which is part of the Recreation Centre area at 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent. The City recommends arriving before 10:45 AM because reserved seating for veterans, seniors and people with mobility needs fills first. General attendees stand for the outdoor ceremony.
What happens after the North Delta ceremony?
A reception with refreshments follows the outdoor ceremony in the Main Hall of the North Delta Recreation Centre. The City of Delta and the Kennedy Seniors Society host this part of the event. The full program, including the reception, runs until noon. The main outdoor ceremony takes place at North Delta Social Heart Plaza starting at 10:45 AM.
What is the route of the Ladner parade?
The Ladner Remembrance Day Parade departs at 10:40 AM from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 61 building in Ladner Village and marches to the Memorial Park Cenotaph. At the cenotaph, organizations lay wreaths and the service takes place. The City of Delta's event listing says the parade includes veterans, the Delta Police Pipe Band and local service organizations.
What did Delta students do for Veterans Week in 2026?
On October 16, 2026, students from Delta Secondary attended the unveiling of the 2026 Veterans Week poster at their school. The Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Jill McKnight, and Major Lynn Doucette, a retired RCAF member who served in the Persian Gulf War, spoke to the students. The poster was created by Chaelyn Han of Vancouver, winner of the Royal Canadian Legion National Youth Remembrance Contest.
Are the Remembrance Day ceremonies suitable for children?
Both ceremonies are free, public community events on a civic holiday. The City of Delta has listed no age restriction for either ceremony. The North Delta event involves youth groups as participants, and the Delta School District held Veterans Week activities for students in October. Neither event page warns that the ceremony is unsuitable for children or families.
Sources
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- City of Delta: North Delta Remembrance Day Ceremony event pagedelta.ca
- City of Delta: Ladner Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony event pagedelta.ca
- City of Delta news release: Remembrance Day in Deltadelta.ca
- Delta Optimist: City to host Remembrance Day ceremony in North Deltadelta-optimist.com
- Delta School District: Delta Secondary Students Witness Unveiling of 2026 Veterans Week Posterdeltasd.bc.ca
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