2024 INFORMATION ON NATAL DAY AVAILABLE AFTER APRIL 31ST

HALIFAX-DARTMOUTH NATAL DAY 2024

Aug 2, 2024 12:00 AM
Mark your Calanders!
TAKING PLACE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024






Halifax & Dartmouth
Please Contact: Andrew H Cox
Phone: 902-490-4729
coxa@halifax.ca

Buskerfest

Aug 2, 2024 12:00 PM  - Aug 2, 2024 6:00 PM
July 31 to August 5, 2024

Nova Scotia’s favorite summer festival is excited to announce its return to the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts from July 31 to August 5, 2024.

For a full schedule of performers, attractions, and more Buskers information, head to, Buskers.ca

MORE DETAILS TO COME! Halifax & Dartmouth Waterfront
Please Contact: Kim Hendrickson
info@pegentertainment.ca
https://www.buskers.ca/

Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Harbour Fireworks

Aug 3, 2024 10:00 PM  - Aug 3, 2024 10:30 PM
The Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Harbour Fireworks will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 10:00 pm. Join us for the annual Natal Day Harbour Fireworks on Sunday evening.

RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 10:00 pm Halifax & Dartmouth Waterfronts
Please Contact: Andrew Cox
Phone: 9024904729
coxa@halifax.ca

Halifax Harbour Bridges MACPASS Miles

Aug 4, 2024 9:00 AM  - Aug 4, 2024 10:00 AM
It may not be the longest course in the province, nor feature the long hills that test a real runner’s mettle, but MACPASS Miles does offer a spectacular panoramic view of Halifax Harbour.

Open to runners and walkers of all ages and speeds, the one-mile MACPASS Miles returns once again on the Natal Day weekend.

There will be four races beginning at 9 am. The August 4th races start on the Halifax side of the historic Macdonald bridge and end just short of the Dartmouth toll booths.

Women: 9:00am | Men: 9:30am | Girls: 10:00am| Boys: 10:30am

There is a $10 registration fee for men and women which goes to CMHA. Registration is required. Race kit pick up is set for August 5 at the HHB garages at 125 Wyse Road.

Sunday, August 4, 2023 (MACPASS Miles and Bridgewalk 2023)
Macdonald Bridge closes: 7:30 am
Macdonald Bridge reopens at 5 pm
Macdonald Bridge
Please Contact: Steven Proctor, Halifax Harbour Bridges
Phone: 902-463-2481
sproctor@hdbc.ns.ca
hdbc.ca/macpass-miles

Annual ANSMA Freedom Festival

Aug 4, 2024 2:00 PM  - Aug 4, 2024 10:00 PM
The African Nova Scotia Music Association will once again in partnership with the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day program will host the ANSMA "Freedom Festival" Concert on the Dartmouth Waterfront for another year!

The 18th Annual ANSMA "Freedom Festival" Concert will take place on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 2:00pm.

Join us at the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park on the Dartmouth Waterfront Stage!

ALL DETAILS TO COME AFTER JUNE 21ST. Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park Stage
Please Contact: Andrew Cox
Phone: 9024904729
coxa@halifax.ca

Halifax Public Gardens Sunday Concert

Aug 4, 2024 2:00 PM  - Aug 4, 2024 4:00 PM
Come kick up your heels to the sound of the great tunes in the Gardens!

Artist (TBD) Performing on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 2:00-4:00pm!

You do not want to miss it! Halifax Public Gardens Bandshell
Please Contact: Andrew Cox
Phone: 9024904729
coxa@halifax.ca

The Halifax Harbour Bridges Annual Macdonald Bridge Walk

Aug 4, 2024 2:00 PM  - Aug 4, 2024 4:00 PM
Do you want to enjoy the best view of the city while taking part in free family-friendly event during the Natal Day weekend?

Grab the family and take in Bridgewalk 2024. A free unstructured walk across the Macdonald Bridge that takes place from 2:00 to 4:00 pm after the MACPASS Miles.

Final Event Details Still TBD Macdonald Bridge
Please Contact: Steven Proctor, Halifax Harbour Bridges
Phone: 902-463-2481
sproctor@hdbc.ns.ca
www.hdbc.ca

118th Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race

Aug 5, 2024 8:00 AM  - Aug 5, 2024 9:30 AM
THE 118th ANNUAL DARTMOUTH NATAL DAY ROAD RACE WILL BE BACK IN 2024!

THE ROAD RACE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AFTER APRIL 31st

VISIT PAGE ON THE WEBSITE IN ORDER TO REGISTER.

ONLY 1000 RUNNERS!

REGISTER EARLY!!

Downtown Dartmouth
Please Contact: Dave Nevitt, Race Director
'>'Dave Nevitt'
https://raceroster.com/events/2023/74729/dartmouth-natal-day-road-races-2023

127th Pepsi Natal Day Parade

Aug 5, 2024 10:00 AM  - Aug 5, 2024 12:00 PM
The 127th Pepsi Natal Day Parade will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024.

This year's Pepsi Natal Day Parade will start in Halifax at the Hydrostone, cross the Macdonald bridge and end in Dartmouth at Sullivan's Pond.

If you're interested in participating, contact the Pepsi Natal Day Parade Registrar Office at (902) 490-4729 and leave a detailed message.

Registration will open after April 31st, 2024.

Please register soon, maximum 55 entries!



Halifax to Dartmouth
Please Contact: Andrew Cox
Phone: 9024904729
coxa@halifax.ca

Natal Day Halifax Public Gardens Free Concert

Aug 5, 2024 2:00 PM  - Aug 5, 2024 4:00 PM
Natal Day Concert at the Halifax Public Gardens Bandshell.

Come kick up your heels to the sound of the great tunes in the Gardens.

ARTISTS TBD



Halifax Public Gardens
Please Contact: Andrew Cox
Phone: 902-490-4729
coxa@halifax.ca

The Natal Day Lake Banook Fireworks

Aug 5, 2024 9:30 PM  - Aug 5, 2024 10:00 PM
The Halifax Regional Municipality and the organizers of the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day program will be hosting the 127th Lake Banook Fireworks Show on Monday, August 5th at 9:30 pm.

Prince Albert Road Closure from 8:30 pm until 10 pm.

Don't miss the traditional Natal Day Family Finale!


Lake Banook on Prince Albert Road
Please Contact: Andrew Cox
Phone: 902-490-4729
coxa@halifax.ca

HALIFAX-DARTMOUTH NATAL DAY 2025

Aug 6, 2024 12:00 AM
The 2025 Natal Day Holiday will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025