Join Durham Region and community partners on August 1 for the Durham Region Emancipation Day Celebration. The celebration will include live performances, food vendors, children’s activities and more!

Six performers on stage at the 2022 Emancipation Day Celebration

Event Details

Date: August 1, 2024

Time: 3 to 8 p.m.

Location: Esplanade Park, One the Esplanade, Pickering

Free event. Enjoy an Art Exhibition hosted by the Youth Action Group.

Accessibility statement

Please join us on Thursday August 1, for the Emancipation Day celebration at the Esplanade Park Pickering, located behind the Pickering Public library. The closest intersection is Kingston Road and Glenanna Road. This is an outdoor event. A limited number of chairs facing the stage will be available for seniors and people who use mobility devices. You can enter the park from Glenanna Road, or Valley Farm Road, using The Esplanade. The park is fully accessible. Parking can be done at the City lot across from the library, Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Centre or the Pickering Town Centre. Accessible washrooms are available at the library and Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Centre.

For questions about other accommodations you may need to attend this event, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at accessibility@durham.ca or 905-668-4113 extension 2009.