Aurora Legion's Centennial Celebration

Name: Aurora Legion's Centennial Celebration
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Aurora

The Aurora branch of the Royal Canadian Legion marks its 100th anniversary with a community celebration on July 18, 2026. The public event begins with a morning ceremony at Aurora Town Park followed by an afternoon open house featuring a barbecue and family entertainment.

Date: Jul 18, 2026
Location: Aurora

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Event summary

Highlights

Flag-raising ceremony at Aurora Town Park bandshell at 11 a.m.
Open house at Legion Branch 385 starting at 1 p.m.
Complimentary barbecue and live music by Diamond Dogz
Children's activities, games, and door prizes

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 385 hosts this centennial milestone to honor a century of service to veterans and their families since its founding in 1926. The celebration is free and open to the public, welcoming residents of Aurora and surrounding areas to participate in local heritage festivities.

The day's schedule starts at 11:00 a.m. with a ceremonial flag-raising at the Aurora Town Park bandshell, located at Wells and Mosley streets. The event then moves to the Legion branch at 105 Industrial Pkwy. N. for an open house starting at 1:00 p.m.

Planned activities at the branch include a complimentary barbecue, live musical performances by the Diamond Dogz, and various games for children. Attendees can also participate in door prize draws while learning about the organization's history and its ongoing support for Canadian Armed Forces personnel and their families.

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Before attending

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