Municipality announces KANA’TA: Canada Day 2026 programming
The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to attend KANA’TA: Canada Day 2026 on Wednesday, July 1.
The municipality is hosting a day of programming that honours the traditions of the Mi’kmaw Nation, celebrates pan-Indigenous communities and offers cultural, musical and family-oriented events for all to enjoy.
Events taking place throughout the municipality include the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Canada Day Parade, a Mawio’mi featuring cultural celebrations and traditional dance at the Emera Oval, the Halifax Common Family Day, the 10th Annual Canada Day Drumming Celebration, Desi Summer Music Fest: Season 3 and the Ansma Canada Day Concert.
All events are free to attend.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of free Halifax Transit ferry service on July 1. The Parker Street Food Bank will be accepting donations at the Halifax and Alderney ferry terminals in lieu of fares.
The annual fireworks display will take place at 10 p.m. over Halifax Harbour. The best viewing locations include the Halifax waterfront, Dartmouth waterfront and other public spaces along the harbour.
The status of fireworks for events is subject to change. Notification of changes will be shared on the municipality’s social media platforms.
For more information, visit hrmcanadaday.ca.
The Tattoo Canada Day Parade starts and ends at the Scotiabank Centre.
-
