Events & Initiatives Honouring our Canadian Armed Forces

The City of Barrie is proud to support events and initiatives taking place in the community throughout 2024 and 2025 that honour our Canadian Armed Forces. If you have an event that you would like added to this webpage, please submit a related event.

This listing will be updated as related events are confirmed and/or submitted to the community events calendar.
March 28, 2024RCAF 100th Anniversary Flag Raising & Banner Dedication Ceremony
April 1–8, 2024RCAF Centennial Week
The City joins in the RCAF's illuminations initiative, lighting City landmarks in blue throughout the week.
April 2, 2024CFB Borden museum reopening and Ad Astra monument unveiling for the 100th anniversary of the RCAF. 
May 5, 2024Battle of the Atlantic Parade
June 5, 2024Remembering D-Day on the 80th Anniversary | Presentation by Ted Barris
June 6, 202480th Anniversary of Normandy Invasion (D-Day)
June 14, 15 & 16, 2024Barrie Airshow, including a Drone Show Friday night!
June 20, 2024Completion of the RCAF floral & paverstone roundels in Military Heritage Park
Sept. 16, 2024Official naming of the Rohmer Roundel in Military Heritage Park
Nov. 11, 2024Remembrance Day
May 8, 202580th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) | Stay tuned for details!
Nov. 11, 2025Remembrance Day | Stay tuned for details!