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The Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS) invites the community to the 2025 Halton Emancipation Celebration Festival, taking place August 2 at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario. This vibrant, multicultural event celebrates freedom, unity, and heritage through music, dance, food, storytelling, and community connection.
HBHAS originally initiated Burlington as the first city in the world to officially acclaim August as Emancipation Month, a milestone recognized internationally. Formerly known as the Halton Freedom Festival, the event was renamed to avoid misassociation and better reflect its purpose and message.
The festival features live music, cultural workshops, and a diverse vendor market with food, crafts, fashion, art, and more. Vendor spaces are available (food vendors: $250, non-food vendors: $75, info booths: $50), with free spots for qualifying community service groups. Attendance is expected to reach over 6,000 this year.
Vendor applications can be made here. All are welcome to join in this day of celebration, learning, and connection.
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- Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7S 1B3, Canada
