OTTAWA,
ON, June 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the
Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and
Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will
take part in two special events on June
28 as part of the summer season at Rideau Hall.
Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard
June 28, 2024 at 9:20 a.m. on the Rideau Hall Forecourt (weather
dependent)
Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada
Mary Simon will conduct the Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial
Guard. The event will include a performance by the military band, a
military parade, an inspection of the guard and the band, and the
"Viceregal Salute" to Her Excellency.
Then every weekend from June 29 to August
5 (on the hour, from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m.), the Ceremonial Guard will perform the Relief of the
Sentries on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
Find more information on the Ceremonial Guard
Find more information on the Relief of the Sentries
Launch of Storytime at Rideau Hall
June 28, 2024 at 10:30
a.m. in the Reading Tent
The Governor General will
launch this year's Storytime at Rideau Hall by joining young
visitors to Rideau Hall to read books and participate in fun
literacy activities under a Reading Tent. This free family event,
which is facilitated by United for Literacy volunteers, aims to
build confidence and plant the seeds of lifelong learning.
Find more information on Storytime at Rideau Hall throughout the
summer
Notes for media:
- In the event of inclement weather, the decision to cancel the
Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard will be made at 8 a.m. on
Friday, June 28, 2024.
- To guarantee access to the events, we ask that media please
confirm in advance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at
media@gg.ca.
- Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no
later than 9:15 a.m. on the day of
the events.
- Official photos will be made available upon request.
Related links:
- Summer activities at Rideau Hall
- Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Armed Forces
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