Whichever side of the harbour you live on, there are plenty of events to celebrate Natal Day. Here is our list of some of the best Natal Day events for families in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. Get ready for yummy food, parties and parades!

Annual Busker Festival
When:  July 31st – August 5th 2024
Where: Halifax & Dartmouth Waterfronts
Website: https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/halifax-busker-festival/

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Crescendo Main Event Concert
When: 5:00  –  11:00 pm
Where: Dartmouth Waterfront
Website: https://www.crescendofest.com/

Halifax Dartmouth Natal Day Harbour Fireworks
When: 10:00 p.m.
Website: www.halifax.ca/parks-recreation/events/natal-day

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Halifax Harbour Bridges MACPASS Miles and Bridgewalk
When: Race – 9:00 – 10:00 am, Bridgewalk – 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: MacDonald Bridge
Website: https://halifaxharbourbridges.ca/about/communityevents/

18th Annual African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) Freedom Festival Concert
When: 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Dartmouth Waterfront
Website: https://www.natalday.org/events

ANSMA Freedom Festival Low-Level Fireworks
When: 9:00 – 9:30 pm
Where: Dartmouth Waterfront
Website: https://www.natalday.org/events

Monday, August 5, 2024

The 118th Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race
When: 8:00 – 9:30 am
Contact: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/85394/dartmouth-natal-day-road-races-2024

127th Pepsi Natal Day Parade
When: 10:00 am
Route Map: https://www.natalday.org/events

Dartmouth Caribbean Carnival
When: Noon – 7:00 pm
Where: Sullivan’s Lake
Website: https://www.natalday.org/events.php

The Natal Day Lake Banook Fireworks
When: 9:30 – 10: 00 pm.
Website: https://www.natalday.org/events