Immediately before a sitting commences, a ceremonial procession known as the Speaker's Parade makes its way from the Speaker's chambers along the Hall of Remembrance to the House of Assembly Chamber. The procession is led by the Sergeant-at-Arms or his or her designate bearing the Mace; he or she is followed by the Speaker, a page carrying the prayer for the Speaker's use prior to the opening of the sitting, the Clerk of the House, and other Table Officers. In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker (or other presiding officer for the sitting) takes the Speaker's place in the parade.