Remembrance Day in the Town of Essex
Town of Essex offices will remain open for regular business hours on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Residents are encouraged to reflect and remember the courage and sacrifice of our veterans by getting involved in local events happening throughout the municipality.
Local Events:
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201 – Remembrance Day Dinner
- November 8 | Cocktails: 4:00 PM, Dinner 5:00 PM
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201 | 103 Talbot St N, Essex
- $10 per person, tickets are available at the bar. Entertainment by His Sinatra.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 338 – Remembrance Day Dinner
- November 8 | Cocktails: 5:00 PM, Dinner: 6:00 PM
- McGregor Columbian Club | 9560 Walker Rd, McGregor
- $45.00 per person, please contact the Legion to purchase tickets.
- Veterans: Two tickets provided free of charge.
Essex Remembrance Day Ceremony and Parade
- November 11 at 10:30 AM
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 201 | 103 Talbot St N, Essex
- Join the Essex Royal Canadian Legion Branch as they host their Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Parade. Parade will be leaving the Legion at 10:30 AM and marching to the Essex Cenotaph located at 53 Talbot St S, Essex for ceremonies to commence at 11:00 AM.
Harrow Remembrance Day Ceremony and Parade
- November 11 at 10:30 AM
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 338 | 37 McAffee St, Harrow
- Join Harrow Legion Branch 338 as they host their annual Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Parade. The parade will be leaving the Legion at 10:30 AM and marching to the Harrow Cenotaph located at Harrow Veterans Memorial Park (30 King Street W., beside the Post Office) for the Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Act of Remembrance.
Share a Local Veteran's Story:
The Town of Essex would also like to honour the men and women who served our country in times of war, military conflict and peace by sharing the stories of our local veterans.
If you know of a local veteran from the Town of Essex, please share their story and their connection to the Town by completing the online form at essex.ca/Veterans.