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Exciting. Eclectic. Romantic. Enjoy the heart of Halifax amid park-like, waterfront, and historic settings in the busy downtown, often with a backdrop of the bustling harbour, which entertains tall ship traffic from every corner of the globe.
 
 
 
Thursday, July 16, 2009
7:00am - 3:00pmShips Arrive
12:00pm - 9:00pmGlow Parties Family Fun Pirate Adventure open to the public @ Salter Block
6:00pm - 7:00pm Official opening ceremonies @ the mast in front of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
9:30pm - 10:00pmFireworks "Night Cap" Show
Friday, July 17, 2009
All Day C-100 and 101.3 The Bounce are broadcasting live from the waterfront. Check out C-100 @ the Wave Stage and 101.3 The Bounce @ the Keith's Festival Plaza!
All DayHaligonia.ca to webcast live from the waterfront @ Summit Plaza - haligonia.ca stage
9:00am - 9:00pm Family rest areas open to the public @ Queen's Landing and Salter Block
9:00am - 11:30am Public Pancake Breakfast @ the Historic Properties courtyard. Cost: $3.00
9:00am - 9:00pm Vendor and merchandise tents open to the public
9:00am - 5:00pm"Pirates Landing", at  Alderney Landing, Tall Ships, Touch Tank, Treasure Dig,  Live Pirate Shows and more fun for the whole family.
10:00am - 9:00pmGlow Parties Family Fun Pirate Adventure open to the public @ Salter Block
10:00am - 5:00pmPublic Boarding
11:00am - 12:00pm Festival tents open to the public. Lots of live local entertainment to perform @ the Keith's Festival Plaza (block "M" parking lot) and @ the Pogue on the Wharf (Queens Landing)! Open 11am-midnight.
9:30pm - 10:00pmFireworks "Night Cap" Show
Saturday, July 18, 2009
All Day
C-100 and 101.3 The Bounce are broadcasting live from the waterfront! Check out C-100 @ the Wave Stage and 101.3 The Bounce @ the Keith's Festival Plaza
All DayHaligonia.ca to webcast live from the waterfront @ Summit Plaza - haligonia.ca stage
9:00am - 11:30am Public Pancake Breakfast @ the Historic Properties courtyard. Cost: $3.00
9:00am - 9:00pmVendor and merchandise tents open to the public
9:00am - 9:00pm Family rest areas open to the public @ Queen's Landing and Salter Block
9:00am - 5:00pm"Pirates Landing", at  Alderney Landing, Tall Ships, Touch Tank, Treasure Dig,  Live Pirate Shows and more fun for the whole family.
10:00am - 5:00pmPublic Boarding
10:00am - 9:00pmGlow Parties Family Fun Pirate Adventure open to the public @ Salter Block
10:00am - 12:00pmCrew Parade (organized by the Downtown Halifax Business Commission) on Lower Water street.
11:00am - 12:00pm Festival tents open to the public. Lots of Live local entertainment to perform @ Keith's Festival Plaza (block "M" parking lot) and @ the Pogue on the Wharf (Queen's Landing)! Open 11am-midnight.
1:00pm - 3:00pm250th Anniversary of the Founding of Royal Navy Dockyard commemorative ceremony @ Bishop's Landing
9:30pm - 10:00pm Fireworks "Night Cap" Show
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Sunday, July 19, 2009
All Day C-100 and 101.3 The Bounce are broadcasting live from the waterfront. Check out C-100 @ the Wave Stage and 101.3 The Bounce @ the Keith's Festival Plaza
All DayHaligonia.ca to webcast live from the waterfront @ Summit Plaza - haligonia.ca stage
9:00am - 9:00pmVendor and merchandise tents open to the public
9:00am - 9:00pm Family rest areas open to the public @ Queens Landing and Salter Block
9:00am - 5:00pm"Pirates Landing", at  Alderney Landing, Tall Ships, Touch Tank, Treasure Dig,  Live Pirate Shows and more fun for the whole family.
9:30am - 11:00am Public Pancake Breakfast @ Alderney Landing in Dartmouth. Cost: Free!
10:00am - 9:00pmGlow Parties Family Fun Pirate Adventure open to the public @ Salter Block
10:00am - 5:00pmPublic Boarding
11:00am - 12:00pm Festival tents open to the public. Lots of live entertainment to perform @ the Keith's Festival Plaza (block "M" parking lot) and @ the Pogue on the Wharf (Queen's Landing). Open 11am-midnight
9:30pm - 10:00pm Fireworks "Night Cap" Show 
Monday, July 20, 2009
All DayHaligonia.ca to webcast live from the waterfront @ Summit Plaza - haligonia.ca stage
9:00am - 9:00pmVendor and merchandise tents open to the public
10:00am - 5:00pmGlow Parties Family Fun Pirate Adventure open to the public @ Salter Block
12:00pm - 3:00pmParade of Sail
3:00pmClosing Ceremonies
4:00pmRace Commencement

Washroom facilities will be open from 8:30 am to 9:30 pm daily

Public (paid) parking is available at the Halifax Seaport ($5 half-day/$10 full-day/$5 evening). *LIMITED*, complimentary parking on Monday, July 20th.


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