Remembrance Day in Sarnia: Vigil, parade, road closures and bus service

Sarnia’s Legion will hold a candlelight vigil Nov. 10 and a parade and cenotaph service Nov. 11. Here’s when to arrive, who’s taking part and how to get downtown.

Sarnia will mark Remembrance Day with a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, Nov. 10, followed by a parade and wreath-laying service at Veterans Park on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 is organizing both events. Buses will run on the regular Wednesday schedule, and several downtown streets will close for the commemorations.

Tuesday, Nov. 10: Candlelight vigil

Anyone joining the vigil is asked to meet at Sarnia City Hall at 6:15 p.m. The candlelight procession is scheduled to leave at 6:50 p.m. for the cenotaph outside the Legion at 286 Front St. N., where a ceremony will follow.

Candles will be available for a donation, and local cadets will take turns standing vigil overnight.

Front Street will close between George Street and Derby Lane from 5 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 11: Parade and Veterans Park service

People marching in the parade are asked to meet at Branch 62 at 9:30 a.m. The parade is scheduled to leave the Legion at 10:35 a.m. and reach the cenotaph at Veterans Park on Wellington Street at about 10:50 a.m. If you’re going straight to the service, plan to be at the park before the parade arrives.

Veterans, Legion members, the Silver Cross Mother, cadets, the Legion pipe band and colour party, Canadian Armed Forces personnel, first responders and community wreath bearers are expected to take part.

The Legion says the ceremony will include wreaths in memory of those lost in the two world wars, the Korean War, Afghanistan and peacekeeping missions. The Legion will welcome people back to the branch for refreshments after the service.

Police presence at the park

Police will march in the parade and provide security at Veterans Park, Chief Mike Federico previously told The Journal. He said he was unaware of any specific concern about this year’s event and declined to say whether officers with long guns would again be stationed overlooking the park.

Getting downtown

The city’s closure notice lists the following road closures for Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. They cover Front Street from the Legion to George, George from Front to Christina, Christina from George to Davis, Davis from Christina to Victoria, Victoria from Davis to Wellington, and Wellington from Victoria to Veterans Park. Nearby side streets may also close. The city asks drivers to avoid parking along the parade route after 8 a.m.

The city’s 2026 holiday schedule lists regular bus service on Nov. 11. Check Sarnia Transit’s route information and service notices before leaving, especially if you’re boarding or getting off downtown. The city’s Remembrance Day notice does not list bus detours or a special fare.

City Hall, the compost site, the Strangway Centre and Sarnia Transit offices will be closed Wednesday. Waste collection will run as usual.

For services outside Sarnia, see the Lambton County Remembrance Day listings.