Cadets to Hold Vigil Before Remembrance Day Service in Brantford
Brantford will join other Canadian communities in honoring those who served and continue to serve the country in both war and peace. Citizens are invited to attend and show their respect on this solemn occasion.
Community Invitation
“We encourage members of our community to join us on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as we remember, with deep respect and immense gratitude, the remarkable sacrifices of others,” said Sharon Sayles, communications advisor for the City of Brantford.
Cadets' Vigil
Cadets will hold a vigil starting Monday at 6 p.m., lasting until midnight, and will resume again at 7 a.m. The Brant War Memorial will remain illuminated throughout the night as a mark of remembrance.
Remembrance Day March and Ceremony
On Tuesday, a march featuring veterans, active service members, first responders, dignitaries, and cadets will proceed from Harmony Square along Dalhousie Street to the Brant War Memorial.
The Civic Service of Remembrance begins at 10:50 a.m. The ceremony will include a fly-past by a B-25 Mitchell bomber and an FF46 Firefly aircraft from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton, weather permitting.
A student from St. John’s College, winner of a local speech-writing contest, will deliver a speech titled The Role of Canadian Soldiers in War One.
Veteran Recognition
The ceremony will honor one First World War veteran and 22 Second World War veterans identified as missing from the Brant War Memorial earlier this year.
Author's summary: Brantford’s Remembrance Day events include a vigil, a march, a commemorative service with historic aircraft, and recognition of missing veterans from both world wars.