PPCLI celebrates 100th Anniversary

Kristine Jorgensen Photos

Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry celebrated their 100th Anniversary over the weekend. The four-day event included a PPCLI Parade at Edmonton Garrison Saturday as well as Military Heritage Day at the base Saturday. Below are some photos from the day.

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The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, PC, CC, COM, CD, LLD, Colonel-in-Chief PPCLI waves to spectators after inspecting the troops.

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PPCLI does their second march past during the parade.

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The Old guard is marched off as PPCLI present arms.

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Thirteen-year-old William Patterson of St. Albert tries some historical weaponry at one of the military displays.

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A helicopter flies the Canadian flag past the parade grounds.

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A soldier rappels down from a helicopter.

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A Leopard tank fires as the Old Guard is marched off the parade grounds.

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Members of the Sky Hawks perform at the commencement of the parade.

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A soldier’s helmet rests on a post.

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