Road closures around City Hall as Richmond holds its Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11
No. 3 Road and Granville Avenue close near the cenotaph from 8 am to 1:30 pm. The ceremony starts at 10:40 am and the public is welcome.
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Richmond will mark Remembrance Day with its annual ceremony at the cenotaph outside City Hall on November 11, with road closures in effect for most of the morning around No. 3 Road and Granville Avenue. The event is free and open to the public.
The City of Richmond says a parade will begin at 10:20 am from City Hall. The procession will include Canadian veterans, Royal Canadian Legion members, Army/Navy/Air Force Veterans in Canada, Unit 39 Service Battalion, public safety personnel and cadet groups. Official ceremonies start at 10:40 am at the cenotaph on the east side of Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road. At 11:00 am, attendees will observe two minutes of silence, followed by wreath-laying. The City asks residents to leave pets at home.
Road closures on November 11
Drivers should plan for two street closures near City Hall from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm on November 11:
- No. 3 Road between Park Road and Bennett Road, closed in both directions
- Granville Avenue between Minoru Boulevard and Buswell Street, closed in both directions
Watch online
Those who cannot attend in person can watch the ceremony live at richmond.ca/remember. A recording will be posted on that page after the event for those who could not watch it live.
Reception and displays
After the ceremony, the City of Richmond says the public is welcome inside City Hall for a reception with hot drinks. The Richmond Museum and City Archives will have historical displays on site, and the City says the reception is a chance to connect with veterans, volunteers and other community members. Attendance is free and open to everyone.
The ceremony is funded in part through the Commemorative Partnership Program from Veterans Affairs Canada. For information, the City's main line is 604-276-4000.
Richmond residents can find upcoming local events at /bc/richmond-2026/news.
Questions this story answers
When and where is Richmond's Remembrance Day ceremony in 2026?
The ceremony takes place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the cenotaph on the east side of Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road. The City of Richmond says the parade begins at 10:20 am, official ceremonies start at 10:40 am, and two minutes of silence are observed at 11:00 am, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony.
What roads close for Remembrance Day in Richmond?
According to the City of Richmond, No. 3 Road between Park Road and Bennett Road, and Granville Avenue between Minoru Boulevard and Buswell Street, both close in both directions from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm on November 11. Drivers should plan alternate routes for that stretch of No. 3 Road during those hours.
Who takes part in the Richmond Remembrance Day parade?
The City of Richmond says the procession includes Canadian veterans, Royal Canadian Legion members, Army/Navy/Air Force Veterans in Canada, Unit 39 Service Battalion, public safety representatives, and cadet organizations.
Can residents watch the ceremony online?
Yes. The City of Richmond says the ceremony will be live-streamed at richmond.ca/remember on November 11, 2026. A recording will be posted on that page after the event for those who want to watch it later and could not attend in person.
What happens after the ceremony?
After the ceremony, the City of Richmond says the public is invited inside City Hall for a reception with hot drinks. The Richmond Museum and City Archives will have displays on site. Attendance is free.
Is there a reception or event after the ceremony?
The City of Richmond says the public is welcome inside City Hall after the ceremony for a reception with hot drinks, museum and archives displays from the Richmond Museum and City Archives, and an opportunity to connect with other community members and volunteers.
Who organized the Richmond Remembrance Day ceremony?
The City of Richmond organizes the annual ceremony at the cenotaph outside City Hall. The event receives funding in part through Veterans Affairs Canada's Commemorative Partnership Program. For information, the City's main line is 604-276-4000.
Are pets allowed at the Richmond Remembrance Day ceremony?
The City of Richmond asks that attendees leave pets at home out of respect for the veterans and the ceremony. The event takes place on the grounds of Richmond City Hall at 6911 No. 3 Road on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with the parade beginning at 10:20 am.
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