Pan African Flag Raising in Grand Parade Square 2019

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To mark the beginning of African Heritage month, Halifax raised its Pan African flag during a ceremony on Feb. 1st at Grand Parade Square.

The ceremony was freezing cold (-12 C), but dozens of residents braved the harsh conditions.  There was songs sung by Zoe Tolliver, the flag was raised by Halifax’s Poet Laureate Dr. Afua Cooper, and afterwards there was drumming and a reception inside city hall.

Halifax's Poet Laureate Dr. Afua Cooper
Halifax’s Poet Laureate Dr. Afua Cooper
The Pan African Flag in Grand Parade Square, Halifax.
The Pan African Flag in Grand Parade Square, Halifax.
Reverend Britain giving a speech.
Reverend Britton giving a speech during the raising of the Pan African Flag at Grand Parade Square.
Halifax's Mayor Mike Savage at the raising of the Pan African Flag in Grand Parade Square.
Halifax’s Mayor Mike Savage with the Pan African Flag behind him.
Dr. Afua Cooper and Reverend Britain raise the Pan African Flag in Halifax's Grand Parade Square.
Dr. Afua Cooper and Reverend Britton smile as they raise the Pan African Flag in Halifax’s Grand Parade Square.
Drummers playing music as they observe the flag.
Drummers playing while they observe the flag.
Drummers playing music as they observe the flag.
Drummers playing while they observe the flag.
Two people talk at a reception for African Heritage Month in Halifax's City Hall.
Two people talk at a reception for African Heritage Month in Halifax’s City Hall.