Please Contact: Clyde Paul, Chair
Phone: 902-479-4092
Fax: 902-490-5950
c.paul@ns.sympatico.ca
| Casino Nova Scotia Blues Bash – Natal Day Festival Tent presented by Alexander Keith’s Jul 31, 2009 4:00 PM - Jul 31, 2009 11:59 PM |
| Take in some of the best East Coast Blues and celebrate Natal Day with a kick.Featuring:SHIRLEY JACKSON & THE GOOD ROCKIN’ DADDY’SCHARLIE A’COURTJOHN CAMPBELL JOHNGARRETT MASONMORE DETAILED INFORMATION TO COME!
Cover Charge: $3.00 |
| Queen’s Landing, Halifax Waterfront |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca |
| Mother Goose Festival presented by Alderney Landing & The Dartmouth Kiwanis Club Aug 1, 2009 10:00 AM - Aug 1, 2009 1:00 PM |
| Come and meet your favourite nursery rhyme friends!There will be crafts, games, story telling, Free Woody’s bouncy castle, Free Natal Day Cake served by Mayor Peter Kelly & members of the Natal Day Committee, the Mother Goose Play and much more!Event designed for ages one to ten, however, all welcome!For more information: 461-8401NOTE: FREE ADMISSION |
| Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park |
Please Contact: Bea MacGregor & Lynn Foley
Phone: 902-461-4698
Fax: 902-461-4679
info@alderneylanding.com
www.alderneylanding.com |
| 31st Annual ESSO Amatuer Talent Show Aug 1, 2009 2:00 PM - Aug 1, 2009 9:00 PM |
| 31st Annual ESSO Amatuer Talent Show.Open to all amatuer performers who are not previous winners of the ESSO Talent Show.APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE BY CLICKING THE TALENT SHOW ICON ON THE TOP OF THE HOME PAGE OR BY CALLING PAUL FORREST AT 490-6773 AND LEAVE YOUR FULL NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND MAILING ADDRESS.Open to all Amateur performers, the ESSO Amateur Talent Show continues from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm with the Finals taking place from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Alderney Landing Events Plaza on the Dartmouth Waterfront.Top prizes and trophies, at the longest running annual amateur talent show in Nova Scotia.Full line-up of competitors vying for 1st prize of $1,200 Cash, a free year long membership to the Atlantic Federations of Musicians and the winners ESSO Talent Show Trophy. There are also second and third prize awards including $600 Cash plus plaque and $300 Cash plus plaque respectively.Don’t forget to apply! |
| Alderney Landing Events Plaza |
Please Contact: Donna Scaglione, Chair / Alex Vaughan, Music Director
Phone: 902-434-2900
Fax: 902-490-5950
donna_marilyn@yahoo.ca
http://www.natalday.org/esso-talent-show.pdf |
| Black Freedom 175 Concert – Natal Day Festival Tent presented by Alexander Keith’s Aug 1, 2009 3:30 PM - Aug 1, 2009 11:59 PM |
| Come Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery in British North America with this incredible concert!Hosted by Charla Williams and featuring Asia & NuGruv, Dennis Wright (aka hellafactz), Harvey Millar & “b Sharp”, Wes Mackey Band, the Gary Beals’ Band and U-SoulCover Charge: $3.00 |
| Queen’s Landing, Halifax Waterfront |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca |
| Black Freedom 175 Concert – Natal Day Festival Tent presented by Alexander Keith’s Aug 1, 2009 3:30 PM - Aug 1, 2009 11:59 PM |
| Come Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery in British North America with this incredible concert!Hosted by Charla Williams and featuring Asia & NuGruv, Dennis Wright (aka hellafactz), Harvey Millar & “b Sharp”, Wes Mackey Band, the Gary Beals’ Band and U-SoulCover Charge: $3.00 |
| Queen’s Landing, Halifax Waterfront |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca |
| The Alderney Landing 10th Anniversary Natal Day Fireworks Concert Aug 1, 2009 9:15 PM - Aug 1, 2009 11:00 PM |
| Come rock out to the sounds of Blueberry Grunt as they help celebrate Natal Day & Alderney Landing’s 10th Anniversary on the Dartmouth Waterfront!Alexander Keith’s Beer Patio is open until 11:00 PMNOTE: FREE ADMISSION! |
| Alderney Landing Events Plaza |
Please Contact: Bea MacGregor & Lynn Foley
Phone: 902-461-4698
Fax: 902-461-4679
info@alderneylanding.com
www.alderneylanding.com |
| The MACPASS Natal Day Harbour Fireworks presented by Casino Nova Scotia Aug 1, 2009 10:00 PM - Aug 1, 2009 10:15 PM |
| Make a date to see one of the most spectacular Fireworks Shows in Atlantic Canada.The best viewing is on the waterfronts in both Dartmouth and Halifax.Rain date(s) are either Sunday, August 2 or Monday, August 3NOTE: IF FIREWORKS ARE RAINED OUT ALL THREE EVENINGS THE SHOW WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL NATAL DAY 2010Please direct any questions or comments to Clyde Paul, Chair of the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Steering Committee at 902-479-4092 |
| Halifax Harbour between Halifax & Dartmouth |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca
www.natalday.org |
| Maritime Heart Center MACPASS Miles presented by Aerobics First Aug 2, 2009 9:00 AM - Aug 2, 2009 11:00 AM |
| On-site registration starts at 7:30 AM.Join community and internationally recognized runners in this exhilarating run on the Macdonald Bridge – rain or shine. Separate races for Men, Women, Boys and Girls, plus two elite races.Visit www.macpassmiles.com for more information or to pre-register before July 31 |
| Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in Dartmouth |
Please Contact: Bill Mills, Chair
Phone: 902-434-9024
william.mills@ns.sympatico.ca
www.macpassmiles.com |
| Freedom Festival Gospel Concert celebrating Black Freedom 175 at the Natal Day Festival Tent Aug 2, 2009 12:00 PM - Aug 2, 2009 3:00 PM |
| Hosted by Charla Williams, this years Gospel Concert will feature Shoulder to Shoulder, The Nova Scotia Mass Choir, and Rhyume & Good News.Don’t miss this uplifting and inspirational event!NOTE: FREE ADMISSION |
| Queen’s Landing, Halifax Waterfront |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca
www.natalday.org |
| Canadian Forces Halifax Rock Fest 2009 Aug 2, 2009 1:00 PM - Aug 2, 2009 11:00 PM |
| Gates open at 1:00 PM Citadel Hill, Halifax.Canadian Forces Halifax Rock Fest will honour deployed troops overseas on August 2, with a concert on Citadel Hill. Bands include Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven, Sloan, and Chickenfoot, which boasts Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar of Van Halen fame, Chad Smith, from Red Hot Chili Peppers, and soloist Joe Satriani.This concert is meant to boost the morale of the CF members. As family, friends and neighbours, lets show our support and JOIN FORCES TO TAKE THE HILL! A highlight reel of the day will be sent to deployed troops. It¹s not just another concert! Visit halifaxrockfest.ca for more details.www.halifaxrockfest.ca |
| Citadel Hill, Halifax |
Please Contact: Lynn Devereaux
Phone: 902-427-4235
Fax: 902-427-4238
editor@tridentnews.ca
www.halifaxrockfest.ca |
| Mayor’s Halifax Natal Day Tea Party celebrating Good Neighbours / Great Neighbourhoods Aug 2, 2009 2:00 PM - Aug 2, 2009 5:00 PM |
| Join Mayor Kelly, members of Regional Council and members of the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Committee as they celebrate being “Good Neighbours”.Live entertainment featuring the George Caissie Band and the Greenwood Air Cadet Summer Training Centre Band.Free refreshments (while quantities last) and fun for the whole family!NOTE: FREE ADMISSION |
| Halifax Public Gardens |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca
www.natalday.org |
| AFM-MPF Free Natal Day Concert – Natal Day Festival Tent presented by Alexander Keith’s Aug 2, 2009 3:00 PM - Aug 2, 2009 11:59 PM |
| Don’t miss this fantastic annual Natal Day Tradition!Featuring: Doris Mason Band, The Don Carroll Big Band, The Mike Cowie Band, The Mellowtones, Rasta Gumbo & Salsa PicanteNOTE: FREE ADMISSION |
| Queen’s Landing, Halifax Waterfront |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
pforrest@halifax.ca
www.natalday.org |
| 103rd Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race Presented By Aquafina Aug 3, 2009 8:00 AM - Aug 3, 2009 9:30 AM |
| This Road Race has seen five generations of citizens and visitors running in one of the oldest consecutive road races in Canada.The first 1000 runners to register will receive a commemorative 103rd Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race Tech T-shirt.Registration Forms & Road Race details will be available in the winter of 2009 from the Fast Company Running Club.To register please visit Fast Company Running Club website listed below.ROUTE DESCRIPTION*Two Mile Road Race*Start on Ochterloney Street at Christ Church and continue on Ochterlonry Street and then turn left on to Crichton Avenue. From there continue on Crichton Avenue and then turn right on to Hawthorne Street, continue on Hawthorne Street and then turn right on to Portland Street. From here continue on Portland Street until you turn right on to Alderney Drive from here continue on Alderney Drive until you turn right on to Ochterloney Street. From Ochterloney Street head to the Start/Finish Line. This is the end of the two mile race
*Six Mile Road Race*
Three times around the 2 Mile Road Race course. |
| 2 Mile & 6 Mile Race in Downtown Dartmouth |
Please Contact: Bill Mills, Chair
Phone: 902-434-9024
Fax: 902-490-5950
william.mills@ns.sympatico.ca
www.fastcompanyrunningclub.ca |
| 4th Annual CFB Halifax Natal Day Pancake Breakfast Aug 3, 2009 8:00 AM - Aug 3, 2009 9:30 AM |
FREE pancake breakfast for the first 1000 people hosted by CFB Halifax.Presentation of the Colours Ceremony with a special performance by the Greenwood Air Cadet Summer Training Centre Band.A great opportunity to start off Natal Day Monday and to watch the Pepsi Natal Day Parade from the bridge deck.
NOTE: FREE ADMISSION |
| Macdonald Bridge Toll Plaza |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca
www.natalday.org |
| 114th Pepsi Natal Day Parade Presented by the Chronicle Herald Aug 3, 2009 10:00 AM - Aug 3, 2009 12:00 PM |
| Don’t miss one of the most popular parades each year.The Natal Day Parade is the longest running parade in Nova Scotia dating back to 1895 when it began in Dartmouth to celebrate the arrival of the railway to the then new Sugar Refinery.Now, 114 years later the parade still continues to take place starting in Halifax at Novalea Drive and following along to the Macdonald Bridge, across the bridge to Dartmouth and then along Alderney Drive, to Ochterloney Street ending at Sullivan’s Pond.Get the whole family together for this annual Natal Day tradition and find a good spot along the route to enjoy the parade.APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE UNDER PARADE REGISTRATION OR BY CALLING 490-6773 AND LEAVING YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS.For more information call Paul Forrest at 490-6773 or Tim Rissesco at 463-7531NOTE: Special thanks to the Austinville Owl’s Club for Marshalling the annual Natal Day Parade for over 60 years. |
| Halifax – Dartmouth |
Please Contact: Tim Rissesco, Parade Chair
Phone: 902-463-7531
Fax: 902-490-5950
timothyrissesco@ns.sympatico.ca
http://www.natalday.org/parade-registration.php |
| Pirate’s of Sullivan’s Pond Family Fun Day Aug 3, 2009 12:00 PM - Aug 3, 2009 6:00 PM |
| Ahoy maties!Wear your best Pirate Costume and come have some fun at the Dartmouth Natal Day Pirate Party! Celebrate with live entertainment on the Band Shell Stage, FREE train rides on OBIE The CN Train, FREE bounces provided by the Natal Day Committee and Patrick Drake the Magician in performance.Special animated readings of “The Terrible Horrible Smelly Pirate” by local childrens authors Carrie Muller and Jacqueline Halsey.Explore the inside of a 60ft long whale and have a day of fun for the entire family.There will be a first prize for the best dressed pirate & the best dressed pirate family.NOTE: FREE ADMISSIONALL ARE WELCOME! |
| Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902- 490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca
www.natalday.org |
| The 114th Dartmouth Natal Day Regatta Aug 3, 2009 12:30 PM - Aug 3, 2009 4:00 PM |
| Come watch local youth paddlers go head to head in exciting team boat races. The “Mayor’s Salute” will take place at 12:30 PM on Lake Banook.Presented by the Atlantic Division Canoe / Kayak CanadaNOTE: FREE ADMISSION |
| Lake Banook, Dartmouth |
Please Contact: Matt Slaney
Phone: 902-466-9925
programcoordinatoradckc@live.ca
www.adckc.ca |
| AFM-MPF Dartmouth Natal Day Matinee Concert Aug 3, 2009 12:30 PM - Aug 3, 2009 1:30 PM |
| Come listen to Andrew Gillis & the Jump Blue All Stars at the second stage by the Cenotaph by Sullivan’s Pond in Dartmouth.Located at the end of the Pepsi Natal Day Parade Route in Dartmouth.NOTE: FREE ADMISSION |
| Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca
www.natalday.org |
| Mayor’s Dartmouth Natal Day Tea Party presented by Heritage House Law Office Aug 3, 2009 1:30 PM - Aug 3, 2009 4:30 PM |
| Join our Pirate Tea Party with Mayor Peter Kelly, members of Regional Council and the staff of the Heritage House Law Office.Celebrate with live entertainment, FREE refreshments (while supplies last) and fun for the entire family.Featuring: Pam Marsh, the HMCS Acadia Sea Cadet Summer Training Centre Band & Fiddle Fun.Don’t forget to dress up!Red Hatters Welcome!NOTE: FREE ADMISSION |
| Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca
www.natalday.org |
| 27th Annual Bridge Walk Aug 3, 2009 2:00 PM - Aug 3, 2009 4:00 PM |
| The Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission invites you to join us on the Macdonald Bridge for an afternoon of fun for the whole family.Come take part in this community celebration and enjoy food, excitement and entertainment. Rain or ShineNOTE: FREE ADMISSION |
| Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in Halifax & Dartmouth |
Please Contact: Alison MacDonald
Phone: 902-463-2481
Fax: 902-469-6281
amacdonald@hdbc.ns.ca
www.hdbc.ns.ca |
| Natal Day Aug 3, 2009 3:00 PM - Aug 3, 2009 11:59 PM |
| Don’t miss this annual Natal Day Concert Tradition!The tent rocked last year to the sound of many of the best local “Tribute” bands and this year the line-up is even stronger.Featuring:Joe Murphy & The Water Street Blues Band with a Tribute to BLUE’S LEGENDSGypsy with a Tribute to FLEETWOOD MACAbby Road with a Tribute to THE BEATLESLove Guns with a Tribute to KISS
Dirty Deeds with a Tribute to AC / DC
Come early to get a great seat and finish off the Natal Day Weekend in “Rock,n Roll” style. |
| Natal Day Festival Tent, Queen’s Landing, Halifax Waterfront |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Natal Day Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca |
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| AFM-MPF Dartmouth Natal Day Concert Aug 3, 2009 3:30 PM - Aug 3, 2009 8:00 PM |
| Bring your family and a blanket to a concert near the cenotaph in Sullivan’s Pond Park supported by the Music Performance Fund.Featuring: Alex Vaughn & the Swell Guys, Frank MacKay Band and Stuart MacLean |
| Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth |
Please Contact: Paul Forrest, Co-ordinator
Phone: 902-490-6773
Fax: 902-490-5950
forrestp@halifax.ca
www.natalday.org |
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