Remembrance Day Ceremony Begins Tuesday Morning at Civic Centre
Although crowds have decreased since the COVID pandemic, interest in honoring soldiers remains strong in Prince George. Residents plan to attend the downtown ceremonies on Tuesday, November 11.
Attendance Trends and Virtual Adaptations
Craig Douglass, who emceed the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Civic Centre for six years, has observed many empty seats in recent years. He continues to help organize the event as an executive member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43.
The pandemic caused a significant drop in attendance, leading to a virtual Remembrance Day ceremony in 2020. Since then, the event has been broadcast and streamed live from the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre and Veterans Plaza by local TV station CKPG, allowing people to participate from home.
Commitment to Remembrance
“I counted every chair in the Civic Centre the night before and basically it was 1,200 seats and it was standing-room-only and the atrium was half full with people,” said Douglass.
Douglass is confident that the public still understands the importance of Remembrance Day, which honors the men and women who serve or have served in the military. However, he hopes to see a full attendance for this year’s ceremony.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, November 11
- Location: Civic Centre, Prince George
- Broadcast: CKPG local TV and online streaming
This ceremony remains a meaningful occasion for the community to pay their respects despite changes in how people participate.
Summary: Despite pandemic-related declines and virtual adaptations, Prince George’s Remembrance Day ceremony retains strong community support and continues to honor military service with both in-person and broadcast events.