Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) will hold a parade on Wednesday, September 11 to honour members who lost their lives in the line of duty in the past year. The event will also celebrate all uniformed personnel who serve the community.
The parade will start at 10:15 a.m. on September 11 at Fire Station #1 (207 4 Avenue South). Uniformed members will march eastbound along 4 Avenue South through downtown to the Southminster United Church, where a memorial service will be held.
The parade will be led by the Honour Guard and the Pipe Band.
Professional and volunteer firefighters, along with sheriffs, police officers and correctional officers will be a part of the event, as well as representatives from federal, provincial and local governments.
The Lethbridge Police Service will block intersections along 4 Avenue South during the march, which will briefly interrupt traffic flow through the downtown area.
The entire community is invited to attend to pay their respects.
Additionally, today is the 23-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
