On August 1st of 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect for the British Empire. In Canada, communities began holding Emancipation Day events to commemorate the day. In London Ontario, these celebrations often included parades around the core of the city.
Join us this year at 1:00 pm to take part in a parade around the Village grounds and presentations about London's rich Black History.
View the newly restored African Methodist Episcopal Church!
Key Speaker: Patrick Kinghan, Historian
Performances by Marque Smith and Fauzia
Joining us for the Day are:
Educate the Children
Gabriella Kikwaki- Local Youth Author
OCCA
London Black History Coordinating Committee
London Police Services
Sugar Plum Scrubs
Stocious Living
Yvonne Asare-Bediako, Black Community Liason Advisor for London
