Remembrance Day 2026 at White Rock City Hall Cenotaph

Remembrance Day 2026 · White Rock

White Rock Legion Branch #8, supported by the City of White Rock, holds an annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony at the cenotaph in front of White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue.

About this ceremony

In recent years the parade has started at 10:40 a.m. at Roper Avenue, travelled along Johnston Road to Pacific Avenue and finished at the cenotaph, where the ceremony and laying of wreaths take place at 11 a.m.

The White Rock Museum & Archives has also run its annual exhibit, "Lest We Forget: White Rock During the War Years," in the days leading up to November 11.

Schedule

• About 10:40 a.m. — Parade from Roper Avenue along Johnston Road (recent schedule)
• 11:00 a.m. — Ceremony and wreath-laying at the cenotaph

Tips for attending

• Johnston Road is used for the parade, so expect delays in uptown White Rock.
• Arrive early: crowds build before the two minutes of silence at 11 a.m.
• Dress for November weather; ceremonies go ahead rain or shine.
• Wear a poppy and keep phones silent during the silence and the Last Post.

Please note: White Rock had not published its 2026 schedule when we checked; the times shown follow the 2024 and 2025 ceremonies. Confirm with the City or Legion Branch #8.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the White Rock Remembrance Day ceremony?

At the cenotaph in front of White Rock City Hall, 15322 Buena Vista Avenue.

What time is it?

In recent years the parade has started at 10:40 a.m., with the ceremony at 11 a.m.

Who organizes it?

Royal Canadian Legion White Rock Branch #8, supported by the City.

Details compiled from the City of White Rock and the Peace Arch News. Times can change; check with the organizer before you go.