Emancipation Day
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Emancipation Day marks the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act coming into effect on August 1, 1834, which freed enslaved people across most of the British Empire, including Canada.
Join us for a flag-raising ceremony and community art exhibition to remember those who fought to end slavery across the British Empire and to reflect on the importance of advancing equality and combating racial discrimination in Canada.
Event details:
📅 Saturday, August 1
📍 Confederation Park, across from Kingston City Hall
Flag-raising ceremony — 12:30 p.m.
Community art exhibition — 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about Emancipation Day: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/emancipation-day-celebrations/
Join us for a flag-raising ceremony and community art exhibition to remember those who fought to end slavery across the British Empire and to reflect on the importance of advancing equality and combating racial discrimination in Canada.
Event details:
📅 Saturday, August 1
📍 Confederation Park, across from Kingston City Hall
Flag-raising ceremony — 12:30 p.m.
Community art exhibition — 1:30 p.m.
Learn more about Emancipation Day: https://www.cityofkingston.ca/arts-culture-and-events/city-calendar-and-events/feature-events/emancipation-day-celebrations/
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Where is it happening?
216 Ontario St, Kingston, ON, Canada, Ontario K7L 2Z3
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Host or PublisherCity of Kingston - Municipal Government