Field of Crosses

November 1, 2023

November 11, 2023

Free

Sunnyside Bank Park, 200 Memorial Dr NW, Calgary

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Events Description

 
The Field of Crosses Memorial Project is an annual display of white crosses on Memorial Drive in Calgary, Alberta. The display memorializes soldiers from Southern Alberta who lost their lives fighting for our country. Over 3500 crosses are placed in the memorial park from November 1 – 11 to signify the ultimate sacrifice so many made fighting for the freedoms we enjoy today.

The public is welcome to walk amongst the crosses 24/7. The crosses are illuminated throughout the night. Visitors are encouraged to stop in front of each cross that moves them to pay respect to that soldier by quietly calling their name out loud while holding their hand over their heart and expressing whatever sentiment they are feeling.

Sunrise and Sunset ceremonies will be held from November 1st until November 10th

Night of Lights – November 10th

Lanterns are placed in front of the 3,620 crosses and burn from sunset until sunrise Remembrance Day. In preparation for the Night of Lights only volunteers will be allowed on site between 9 AM until 4 PM on this day.

 

A Remembrance Day Ceremony is held at the field each November 11. The Remembrance Day Ceremony will be virtual and broadcast live on Global Calgary.

Who is it for?
All Ages

FREE

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time: November 1 – 11, 2023 | From Sunrise to Sunset

Remembrance Day Ceremony: November 11 | 10:10 AM

There will be no Sunrise or Sunset ceremonies on Remembrance Day.

Venue: Sunnyside Bank Park (Field of Crosses Memorial Park.), 200 Memorial Dr NW

Memorial Dr. between
3rd St. NW & Centre St.
Calgary

Public parking is available at the west end of the park.
Public transport accessible

Parking is very restricted in the parking lot adjacent to the field on Remembrance. It is recommended that people park on the South side of the river in the Eau Claire area and walk the short distance across the bridge to the field. Memorial Drive, directly in front of the Field of Crosses will be closed from 9 AM until after the ceremony.

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