Harriet Tubman 175th Anniversary Arrival STC & Commemorative Walk

James Street (Between Church Street and King Street)

Jul 25 2026 to Jul 25 2026

Region : Niagara Region     City: St. Catharines

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•  Add to Calendar 2026-07-25 2026-07-25 America/Toronto Harriet Tubman 175th Anniversary Arrival STC & Commemorative Walk This year marks the 175th anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s arrival in St. Catharines. Join us on Saturday, July 25 for the official launch of the first self-guided Black History Tour of Downtown St. Catharines, by Rochelle Bush, owner of Tubman Tours Canada. Celebrate with live entertainment, local speakers, vendors, family activities, food, and a special commemorative walk retracing the historic Emancipation Day procession Harriet Tubman herself participated in while living in St. Catharines. ???? Downtown St. Catharines ???? Saturday, July 25 ???? Community Celebration: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ???? Commemorative Walk: 1 p.m. The self-guided tour will be available for all attending throughout Emancipation Day Weekend, with celebrations continuing Sunday at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie. Learn more: MyDowntown.ca/EmancipationDay James Street (Between Church Street and King Street) Kat Dodge info@mydowntown.ca