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Emancipation Day, celebrated on August 1st, commemorates the day the Slavery Abolition Act took effect in 1834, paving the way for the liberation of enslaved peoples across the British Empire, including Canada. To celebrate, raise awareness and educate the community on the historical significance of Emancipation Day, Black Kingstonians have collaborated with the City to offer events and programming on August 1-3. Learn more about the events and activities planned for Emancipation Day at https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/emancipation-day-celebrations/.
Thursday, August 1
12 p.m. - Emancipation Day flag-raising ceremony at Confederation Park (secondary location in Memorial Hall, City Hall, in case of rain).
6 p.m. - Film series and discussion at The Screening Room, 120 Princess St. (this is a free event aimed for ages 16+).
City Hall will be illuminated red, gold and green – the colours of the Pan-African flag.
Friday, August 2
6 p.m. - Emancipation Day Reception at Pedal Works, 1412 Princess St.
Saturday, August 3
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Black Block Party at Confederation Park and Springer Market Square with a vendor market, live entertainment, workshops and kids activities
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Hair tutorials by Destiny
- 2 - 3 p.m. - Dance workshops with Dansani Dance Studio
Kids activities at the Springer Market Square amphitheatre
- 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Ruthy’s Reading Room. Story time and activities.
- 3:45 – 4 p.m. - Kids dance workshop with Dansani Dance Studio
Accessibility Information
- Flag-raising ceremony will be held in English and French with ASL interpretation.
- Confederation Park and Springer Market Square are both fully accessible spaces.
- City Hall and at the Visitors Information Centre offer accessible restrooms.
- Use the ramp on the Brock St. side of City Hall for accessible entry to the amphitheatre through City Hall.
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