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IN PHOTOS: Halifax celebrates Canada Day on the waterfront

July 4, 2023
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HALIFAX, NS — Halifax residents celebrated Canada Day with a wide variety of waterfront activities and events Saturday.

Despite the fog and drizzle that postponed the planned Canadian Forces Snowbirds air show, thousands of people showed up to join the festivities.

Here are some photos from the celebrations.

St. Lucia-based DJ and rapper Kayo brought a lot of energy with his mix of popular songs and bright neon graphics on the Halifax waterfront. – Mathieu Hebert
Cheryl Copage-Gehue opens the Canada Day ceremony on July 1, 2023 - Mathieu Hebert
Cheryl Copage-Gehue opens the Canada Day ceremony on July 1, 2023 – Mathieu Hebert
A passerby buys a beaded necklace from a stand in the pop-up cultural village on Halifax's waterfront. - Mathieu Hebert
A passerby buys a beaded necklace from a stand in the pop-up cultural village on Halifax’s waterfront. – Mathieu Hebert
A CF18 fighter jet simulator was one of the most popular attractions among children and adults. People lined up for the opportunity to sit in the cockpit and talk to members of the Royal Canadian Air Force - Mathieu Hebert
A CF18 fighter jet simulator was one of the most popular attractions among children and adults. People lined up for the opportunity to sit in the cockpit and talk to members of the Royal Canadian Air Force – Mathieu Hebert
Singer-songwriter Morgan Toney sings in the Mi'kmaq language while playing the violin on Canada Day. - Mathieu Hebert
Singer-songwriter Morgan Toney sings in the Mi’kmaq language while playing the violin on Canada Day. – Mathieu Hebert
The thick fog that rolled over Halifax harbor didn't stop these sailors from celebrating and showing off their national pride. - Mathieu Hebert
The thick fog that rolled over Halifax harbor didn’t stop these sailors from celebrating and showing off their national pride. – Mathieu Hebert

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