Port Coquitlam, BC – October 29, 2025… The City of Port Coquitlam invites residents, family, friends, and visitors to join in honouring veterans on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, with a parade at 10:10 a.m and a Remembrance Day ceremony to follow at Veterans Park.
The Port Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 will once again host the annual Remembrance Day service and parade in downtown Port Coquitlam. The parade will proceed along Shaughnessy Street from Wilson Avenue to McAllister Avenue, beginning at 10:10 a.m. and will conclude with a wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph in Veterans Park.
“Remembrance Day is an opportunity for our community to come together in gratitude and reflection,” said Mayor Brad West. “We’re deeply moved each year by the respect and support shown by our residents as we honour those who have served and continue to serve, and the families who have given so much. It’s a day to remember their courage and to reflect on the peace we enjoy because of their sacrifice.”
Residents are encouraged to wear a poppy to show their respect. Poppies will be available at City facilities, with donations supporting the Legion Branch 133. Attendees may also place a poppy on the cenotaph at Veterans Park following the ceremony.
The full program is available at portcoquitlam.ca/remember.
Road Closures
Road closures will be in effect on Tuesday November 11 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.:
- Shaughnessy St. from Wilson Ave. to Elgin Ave.
- Leigh Square Pl. east of Shaughnessy St.
- Whyte Ave. east of Shaughnessy St. to southbound alley way
- Marpole Ave. to west of Shaughnessy St. to southbound alleyway
- McAllister Ave. east of Shaughnessy St. to Donald St.
- McAllister Ave. west of Shaughnessy St. to southbound alleyway
- Donald St. from Wilson Ave. to McAllister Ave. (subject to a temporary closureduring the parade for approximately five minutes.)
Detours Routes:
- Wilson Ave. open both ways at Shaughnessy St. (subject to a temporary closureduring the parade for approximately five minutes); Mary Hill Rd. and Maple St. will remain open to traffic.
- Mary Hill Rd. open from Kingsway Ave. to Wilson Ave.
- Maple St. open from Kingsway Ave. to Wilson Ave.
- Kingsway Ave. open between Mary Hill Rd. to Maple St.
- Shaughnessy Underpass (southbound) open to Elgin Ave. West.
- Access to Marpole Ave., Whyte Ave., McAllister Ave. and Elgin Ave. via Maple St.
Parking
Parking is available in various downtown locations and at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC). Parking at the PCCC is permitted only until 1:00 p.m. Vehicles must be removed by this time to avoid being locked in.
For a full list of parking areas and event details, visit portcoquitlam.ca/remember.
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