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6 Stunning Tree Lighting Events to Experience

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Date
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2019 Dalplex Christmas Craft Market
Community & Civic
Nov 22 - 24
Downtown Halifax
Victorian Christmas at the Halifax Citadel
Community & Civic
Nov 23 - 24
Downtown Halifax
Spirit of the Holidays
Nightlife
Nov 28
Dartmouth-Cole Harbour
TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting
Marquee
Dec 7
Dartmouth-Cole Harbour
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HOLIDAYS IN HALIFAX

The Halifax Holiday Guide: parades, pageants, markets, music and more!

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