Poppy Plaza grand opening

By News Staff

Posted Jun 8, 2013 6:50 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Poppy Plaza officially opens today, commemorating those who have served to protect our freedom and security.

A community celebration runs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., with a formal ceremony starting at 11:30 a.m.

Members of the military and veterans will be there.

There’s no parking on-site at Memorial Drive and 10th Street N.W., so arrive early.

Everyone who attends is asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Calgary Veterans Food Bank.

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