Grand Parade (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Civic space in Halifax, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Grand Parade (sometimes incorrectly referred to as "Parade Square") is an historic military parade square dating from the founding of Halifax in 1749. At the north end of the Grand Parade is the Halifax City Hall, the seat of municipal government in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. At the south end is St. Paul's Church. In the middle of Grand Parade is the cenotaph built originally to commemorate the soldiers who served in World War I.
Grand Parade | |
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Public square | |
Grand Parade viewed from City Hall | |
Features | Cenotaph, flagpole |
Opening date | 1749 |
Area | 0.6 hectares (1.5 acres) (approx) |
Surface | Grass, brick |
Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
Centrally located in Downtown Halifax, the square remains an important civic space used for numerous events including musical performances, political demonstrations, the annual New Year's Eve celebrations, Remembrance Day ceremonies, and Christmas tree lighting.