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Festival of the Strait

Friday, July 3, 2026 · town-wide

Port Hawkesbury's annual town-wide summer festival — fireworks, parades, concerts, kids' programming, and community events across the Strait Area.

Festival of the Strait is Port Hawkesbury's annual town-wide summer celebration. Programming spans concerts at Granville Green, a parade, kids' programming, marine-themed events on the harbour, fireworks, and pop-up community events across the Strait Area. Dates run roughly a week, peaking on a weekend with the biggest concerts and the fireworks finale. Most events are free; concerts may carry a cover at the gate.

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Can't make this night? Festival of the Strait has 4 other upcoming performances:

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