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Residents invited to attend New Year’s Levee
Mayor Mike Savage and members of Regional Council are inviting residents to join them in celebrating the arrival of 2023 at the New Year’s Levee.
- When: Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
- Where: Halifax City Hall (Halifax Hall), 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax
All residents are welcome to attend this holiday event. Light refreshments will be provided.
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LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR–2023 New Year’s Day Levée
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Nova Scotians are invited to attend the annual Lieutenant-Governor’s New Year’s Day Levée on Sunday, January 1, in Halifax.
“My wife, Patsy, and I greatly enjoy welcoming Nova Scotians to Government House during the levée,” said Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc. “It is a pleasure to meet everyone and extend our best wishes for the coming year.”
The event is an opportunity for guests to exchange New Year’s greetings with the lieutenant-governor and Mrs. LeBlanc and visit the oldest vice-regal residence in North America.
It takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Government House, 1451 Barrington St. The event is open to the public; invitations are not required.
Quick Facts:
— New Year’s Day levées are social events hosted by the Governor General of Canada, lieutenant-governors, military establishments, municipalities and other institutions
— levées have become a time-honoured tradition in Nova Scotia and provide opportunities for local officials and community members to exchange goodwill greetings
— this will be the first Lieutenant-Governor’s New Year’s Day Levée in Halifax since 2020; the 2021 and 2022 events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
— about 700 guests attend the lieutenant-governor’s levée each year
