Events & Entertainment

In photos – This year’s HHB Bridge Walk was today across the Macdonald Bridge. Fire crews chatted and you could see a quint (big fire truck) then catch the sights across the harbour during a leisurely stroll...

**** Info via Natal Day.org NATAL DAY CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER (SATURDAY AUGUST 5 2023) Due to the unfavorable weather forecast, risk of lightening most of the day and the very wet conditions, the Halifax Regional Municipality and Natal Day organizers have made the decision to postpone the Natal Day Halifax Harbour Fireworks until Sunday...

Tons of fun as we slide into the Natal Day long weekend! The Buskers are back on both sides of the harbour and music and a fair at Alderney Landing. (buskers schedule – https://www.buskers.ca/schedule.html) And ofcourse, the Natal Day race and parade will take over the streets on Monday! (parade and race info – https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/54093-2)...

**** Info via HFX Brix Halifax BRICKSPLOSION is back!  AUGUST 26th 2023 9-5! Atlantic Canada’s #1 LEGO Fan Event! Organized by HFX BRX! The entirety of the Mayflower Curling Club will be overflowing with BRICKS-BRICKS-BRICKS! Featuring Atlantic Canada’s most prolific builders, including you! Members of the Maritime LEGO User Group (MariLUG) will be present in...

**** HRP Media Release Natal Day safety tips With the upcoming long weekend, Halifax Regional Police is providing some tips to help everyone safely enjoy the events in our region. There are a number of events this weekend including: Halifax Busker Festival African Nova Scotian Music Association ‘Freedom Festival’ Concert Union of Black Artists Society...

**** Info via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission ☀️????DARTMOUTH SUNSHINE SERIES????☀️ Head downtown for a special LONG WEEKEND of live music at the Dartmouth Sunshine Series in Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park. SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 ????7:30PM – Charlie A’Court + Natal Day Harbour Fireworks @ 10PM???? SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 ????African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) Freedom Festival????...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for the Natal Day long weekend The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the upcoming Natal Day long weekend, including the holiday on Monday, August 7. Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours There will be no garbage, organics...

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**** HRM Media Release Traffic Delay – Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Parade Date: Monday, August 7 Time: 10 a.m. to 12 noon Details: Residents can anticipate traffic delays, street closures, and parking restrictions along the parade route. The MacDonald Bridge will also be closed during the parade. Traffic impact: The parade will form on Novelea Drive and Kenny Street before...

‘*** HRFE Release Repost – Fireworks by-laws and safety What are Consumer Fireworks? Consumer fireworks are low-hazard and restricted to recreational use.  They include items like roman candles, sparklers, fountains, volcanoes, mines and snakes. Other Types of Fireworks Include: Display fireworks are high-hazard and restricted to professional use.  They include items like aerial shells, cakes...