# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Emancipation Day Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come together and celebrate!

Date: Sunday, July 26th, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

All are welcome to this joyful commemoration of the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act held in partnership with the London Black Heritage Council and W.E.A.N. Community Centre. Join our celebration of local Black community, history and culture! 

Check out these highlights of the day:

-FREE admission!

-Free bus rides from the Argyle Mall LTC Hub to Fanshawe Pioneer Village during event hours.

-A special presentation by historian Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon titled “Proclaiming liberty throughout all the land:” Emancipation Day Commemorations in Canada.

-A parade around the Village featuring the Bahamas Junkanoo Legends.

-MC’ing and kids’ activities presented by Saidat.

-DJ’ing by Kerwin Garner.

-A spoken word performance by Fitzroy Dixon.

-Poetry readings by the finalists in the Emancipation Day Poetry Contest organized by Antler River Poetry, as well as the announcement of the winners.

-Booths from local Black-owned businesses and community organizations.

-Displays by visiting museums and history projects sharing Black history from their region / research area

-Food vendors.

Please note that activities are subject to change.

Check out our website for updates and the full activity schedule when it is announced: fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events

Find directions to the Village and plan your visit using this handy webpage: fanshawepioneervillage.ca/planningyourvisit

This event is partially funded by the Government of Canada.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/emancipation-day-celebration/200030384041305
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, kids, contests, parades, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 45

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON, Canada, Ontario N5V 5B9
- **lat**: 43.03444
- **long**: -81.18976
- **full address**: 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON, Canada, Ontario N5V 5B9

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Emancipation Day Celebration
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Emancipation Day Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Emancipation Day Celebration takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON, Canada, Ontario N5V 5B9.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Emancipation Day Celebration?
  - **A:** Emancipation Day Celebration is organized by Fanshawe Pioneer Village.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Emancipation Day Celebration is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Emancipation Day Celebration sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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