Emancipation Day 2023

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Emancipation Day 2023 Events by Halifax Regional Municipality 

Raising of the Pan-African Flag
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 | 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Grand Parade, 1770 Barrington Street

Please join us for light refreshments in City Hall following the flag raising portion of the event.

Emancipation Evening Event
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Grand Parade, 1770 Barrington Street

Join us on Emancipation Day for an unforgettable celebration of freedom and unity! We are thrilled to present an incredible lineup of performances that will captivate your senses and inspire your soul. From the electrifying sounds of Asia & NuGruv to the soulful rhythms of Rhythm of Africa, and the powerful spoken word by HRM Youth Poet Laureates Damini Awóyígà and Asiah Sparks, our talented artists will take you on a cultural journey like no other.