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Regina: Vimy Vigil for Peace

April 9, 2017 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Free

SUNDAY APRIL 9th, 9:50 am: VIMY VIGIL FOR PEACE, CENOTAPH, VICTORIA PARK

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the federal government is sponsoring a Vimy Commemoration /celebration of war and promotion of militarism.  From the government website:  “For the public, marching of troops from St. Paul’s Cathedral to Cenotaph at Victoria Park, Ceremony approx.10:15, flypast. Followed by a re-dedication of Branch #001 of the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL). The museum at RCL will be open for viewing on Saturday April 8 from 12 until 4pm.” http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/events/details/8441

The Vimy Vigil for Peace will mark Vimy 100 in a different way: by promoting peace.

Peace flags and banners, as well as peace posters will be available, but feel free to make / bring your own.

Sponsored by Regina peace groups.

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Details

Date:
April 9, 2017
Time:
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost:
Free

Organizer

PeaceQuest Regina
Email:
Florence dot Stratton at uregina dot ca
Website:
www.peacequest.ca

Venue

Cenotaph
Victoria Park
Regina, SK S4P 0S4 Canada + Google Map