November 2021
DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS
Santa's back!! After being presented in virtual form because of COVID-19 last year, an in-person 26th annual SaltWire Holiday Parade of Lights is a go for downtown Halifax. The SaltWire Holiday Parade of Lights is organized by members of the Holiday Parade of Lights Society with the assistance of Halifax Regional Municipality and volunteers and is presented by Eastlink TV. Look for the gang from 89.9 The WAVE!! See you there
Find out more »LIGHT UP BEDFORD PARADE
Dewolf Park - Bedford Firefighters and fire truck to escort Santa and his team along parade route. Members will be collecting your letters to Santa along the way, also accept any donations for the Charity as well.
Find out more »HANKSGIVING
Hanksgiving, to celebrate the life and career of Tom Hanks (always the day before US Thanksgiving)
Find out more »US THANKSGIVING
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO OUR US LISTENERS! It's not a holiday for us up here in Canada, but we still enjoy watching their holiday programming and sports!
Find out more »BLACK FRIDAY
Black Friday is an informal name for the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The day after Thanksgiving has been regarded as the beginning of the United States Christmas shopping season since 1952. The large population centers on Lake Ontario and the Lower Mainland in Canada have always attracted cross-border shopping into the US states, and as Black Friday became more popular in the US, Canadians often flocked to…
Find out more »Birthday – TINA TURNER (82)
Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock, November 26, 1939) is an American-born Swiss singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. Known as "the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", she rose to prominence as part of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before launching a successful career as a solo performer. She is noted for her energetic stage presence, powerful vocals, world-famous legs, and career longevity. Having sold over 100 million records, Turner is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.…
Find out more »SACKVILLE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Join friends & family to celebrate the holiday season at Acadia Park, 650 Sackville Drive in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. This is a FREE family event! Every year, Sackville community organizations come together to provide live music, treats, a visit from Santa, and the lighting of the Christmas trees. We hope to see you there! Gates open at 6pm. *In compliance with provincial event guidelines, audience members 12 years old and older have to show proof of double vaccination to…
Find out more »Birthday JIMI HENDRIX
Born on this day in 1942, James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. Although his mainstream career spanned only four years, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.
Find out more »MOBILE HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE DEPOT EVENT
Residents looking to dispose of unwanted household special waste can bring their materials to the mobile special waste depot event happening today. When: Saturday, November 27 Where: Cole Harbour Place The mobile drop-off depot will be in operation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will take place rain or shine. Materials accepted at the household drop-off depot include: leftover corrosive cleaners pesticides/herbicides gasoline fuel oil and used motor oil solvents thinners pharmaceuticals and drugs aerosol cans containing hazardous substances barbecue propane…
Find out more »HANUKKAH BEGINS
Chanukah (Hanukkah) begins this evening, and continues through Monday, December 6 Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Read more about Hanukkah
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