Free public access to visiting Tall Ships
Tickets or bracelets not required. Photo ID may be requested.
Gaelic Welcome
Opening Ceremony 1:30pm (Words of welcome by Mayor Cecil Clarke)
Mi'kmaw Greeting & Song by Jeff Ward
Ceilidh with Blanche Sophocloeous & Brenda Stubbert 2:00pm-4:00pm
2:00pm – 5:00pm – BUSKERS ON THE WATERFRONT – Presented by the Sydney Waterfront District. The buskers are putting on a pop up show on the festival grounds adjacent to the kiosks. This year we welcome buskers Byron Bertram, Kate Mior, and The Acrobat Guy. Come down to the festival grounds - these artists are sure to awe the crowd!
CBC Concert with Matt Minglewood; free
9:00am – 10:30am – OUTDOOR BOOT CAMP ON THE WATERFRONT – Presented by G-Fit Fitness Studio, held at the festival grounds on the Waterfront adjacent to the kiosks. Get ready for a 45-60-minute full body workout for all fitness levels using a variety of equipment - including your own bodyweight! To overcome obstacles and challenges as individuals, pairs, and teams! Followed by a 30-minute cardio interval. $12 fee.
10:00am – 5:00pm – SYDNEY WATERFRONT STREET FESTIVAL – Presented by the Sydney Waterfront District, and CBRM Recreation on Charlotte Street. Come see what products our district merchants and local vendors have to offer! There will be a sidewalk sale, food trucks, entertainment, buskers, and children’s activities.
10:30am – 11:30am – YOGA ON THE WATERFRONT – Join Katie McKenna and Verna MacLean for a 60-minute yoga class on the festival grounds adjacent to the kiosks. Designed for participants of all levels and experience. This
Pirates of Halifax visit Sydney
11:00am – 5:00pm – 3RD ANNUAL FOOD TRUCK ROUND UP – Presented by the Sydney Waterfront District and CBRM Recreation. Event will be held on Charlotte Street.
Free public access to visiting Tall Ships
Tickets or bracelets not required. Photo ID may be requested.
CBC Concert with Port Cities; free
Buskers after Dark
Food Trucks on the Boardwalk 10:00am-12:00pm
Free public access to visiting Tall Ships
Tickets or bracelets not required. Photo ID may be requested.
Kidspree 12:00pm – 3:00pm – SYDNEY CREDIT UNION PRESENTS KIDSPREE – Sponsored by Sydney Credit Union; presented by Sydney Waterfront District. Come on down to the festival grounds adjacent to the kiosks for a day of fun! There will be buskers, inflatables, Serpentime Reptile Zoo, princess tent, food trucks and much more!
Ceilidh with Blanche Sophocleous & Brenda Stubbert 1:00pm-3:00pm
Fiddling Farewell on the Dock with Cape Breton Fiddlers' Association
Final Concert: 7:00pm – 10:00pm – RIVER TOWN SAINTS – Presented by the Sydney Waterfront District. The Sydney Waterfront Festival closes on a high note with special performances by the River Town Saints with opening act Jordan Musycsyn.
Buskers 10:00am-12:00pm
Fireworks at 10:00pm
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