35th Annual Africville Reunion

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July19
Thursday, 19 July, 2018 (All day)
Africville (Seaview) Park; 5795 Africville Road; Halifax NS
Cost: 
See Below
Organized By: Africville Heritage Trust; Africville Geneology Society

Africville 35th Reunion/Festival
Our Roots Run Deep …All Roads Lead Home

Thursday July 19   7:00 am - Set up in the Park

Friday July 20        7:00 pm  - Official Opening (Big Tent)
                              8:00 pm - Reception- DJ Adrian Bishop

Saturday July 21   1-5:00 pm Flea Market (on the grounds)
                                              Entertainment in the Big Tent with Alex and Friends

Sunday July 22      11-2:00 pm Brunch, Fun and games for all

Monday July 23      6-8:00 pm Adult Bingo

Tuesday July 24     Cultural Educational Day, displays of family collages, films etc.

Trying to schedule a baseball game for Thursday also Corn boil and mussels.
 

Wednesday July 25  2-4pm  Tea Party for our Africville Seniors held in the Africville Museum Hall

Thursday July 26     5-7:00 pm Harbour Boat Cruise
                                (Bus pickup at Africville at 3:30pm)
                                Reception to follow for Boat Cruisers only

Friday July 27          Gala Dinner and Dance at the Fleet Club
                                 Reception 6-7pm
                                 Dinner 7-9pm
                                 Dance 9-1am   DJ: RS Smooth

Saturday July 28      Kids Day 11-3pm with games and fun activities for the kids, bouncy castle,
                                                           face painting, Ty Dye, BBQ and much more.
                                 Kids Bingo-4-5 pm
                                 Memorial Balloon Release 7:00pm
                                 Entertainment in the Big Tent

Sunday July 29        Memorial Church
                                2:30-3.00pm  Praise and worship
                                3:00pm  Service with Guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Lennett Anderson
                                             and Emmanuel Baptist Praise Team

Notes: This is a tentative itinerary and some events are subject to change.
For our Gala, tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Tables will not be reserved.

 

 

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