Event Request

Interested in hosting your event or community walk/run on the waterfront?

We welcome and host 40+ community groups and organizations annually to the waterfront that contribute to the vibrancy and energy we all enjoy at the waters edge. Our Community Use of Space program online submission form is below. Please complete all relevant sections and our team will review your request and be in touch within 10 business days. Please note that insurance, permits and on site meetings may be required if the request is approved. If you have any additional information to share with our team, not captured here, please email events@buildns.ca.

Waterfront + Public Call for Activations:
Interested in hosting a special event or activation on the waterfront in Halifax or Lunenburg in 2022 (or beyond)? If so, we’d love to hear from you – be a part of our Public Call for Activations: Waterfront +.

Busking on the Waterfront:
Interested in busking opportunities? View our guidelines here.

Name/Type of Event*
Location of Event*
Name of Applicant*
First Last
Company/Organization*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Please tell us about your organization*
Phone (Cell)*
Phone (Other)
Email*
Event/Organization Website*
Event/Organization Social Media Addresses*
What are the dates and times of the proposed event?*
What is the proposed set-up/tear/down schedule?*
What is the proposed location, including footprint?*
What is the theme/purpose of your event?*
Have you held similar events before?*
Will there be an entrance fee or other entrance requirements?*
What is the expected number of attendees?*
Do you propose to sell anything or offer retail concessions?*
Anything else you would like to add?

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