Newfoundlanders and Labradorians are invited to pay their respects at upcoming commemorative events associated with the centennial of the National War Memorial in St. John’s.

The lying-in-state for the unknown First World War soldier from Newfoundland and Labrador will take place from Friday, June 28-Sunday, June 30, in the main lobby of the Confederation Building during the following times:

June 28, 2024

1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

June 29, 2024

11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

June 30, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Visitation can be accessed via the main entrance to the East Block Lobby. People with mobility issues can enter Confederation Building via the accessible North East Entrance (House of Assembly Public Gallery Entrance). See attached map.

On July 1, 2024, the Memorial Day ceremony and burial of the unknown will take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. In addition to attending the events in-person downtown, there are alternate viewing options for the commemorative ceremony, including:

• In-person at the theatre in The Rooms in St. John’s
• In-person in the Fort William Ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, located at 115 Cavendish Square in St. John’s
• Through local and national media coverage

More information on the Newfoundland National War Memorial and the commemorative events can be found here.

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