All Together, Downtown Dartmouth
SailGP Watch Party
June 1st & 2nd | 3pm-6pm
Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park Family Fun Zone
Join us to watch the exciting and action packed SailGP races as they take place in the Halifax Harbour for the first time ever! Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park will have a giant video wall streaming the races live for the ultimate viewing experience, a community barbecue, a DJ, and an incredible view of the races on the water! This is a FREE event. All you need to do is bring your own seat. After the races, head to one of the amazing businesses downtown! They would love to see you and celebrate the day. Find a list of our businesses here.
Official SailGP Weekend Schedule
RACE DAY 1 | SATURDAY, JUNE 1: Race Times | 4:00-5:30pm, ADT
RACE DAY 2 | SUNDAY, JUNE 2: Race Times | 4:00-5:30pm ADT
NOTE: Racing times are subject to change.
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Events will start around May 28 with practice racing in the harbour on May 28 & 29.
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Note that both Ferry services (Alderney and Woodside) will be suspended during the races. Shuttles will be provided to take people to and from Dartmouth during the race times (May 31, June 1 and 2 from 2pm-6:30pm). Shuttles will run in rotation with pick up points at the Alderney, Woodside and Water Street terminals. Follow for updates: Metro Transit website @ Halifax Transit | Bus | Schedules | Routes | Ferries | Halifax – as well as on X -- @HFXtransit on X (twitter.com).
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Check out SailGP FAQ here.
Live Entertainment
DJ Douvet | Saturday, June 1 | 3:00-6:00pm, ADT
Redbull Rocket | Sunday, June 2 | 3:00-6:00pm ADT
SailGP Race Map
The races will take place between Georges Island and the Macdonald Bridge. The SailGP tech site will be located at King's Wharf.
Get in on the Excitement!
Interested in getting your business/organization involved? Here are some ideas to get involved:
Marketing Toolkit
Review the Marketing Toolkit for businesses provided by the team at SailGP for ideas and guidelines on how to activate your business/organization for SailGP.
Posters & Window Decals
DDBC will be distributing posters and window decals to members. The files are also available to download below:
SailGP Promotions/Events
Consider offering a special SailGP-themed promotion (special drink, merchandise, experience, etc.) or event for both participants and spectators. Let us know what you are doing, so we can help promote.
Show the SailGP Races on TV Screens
Show the Races on your television screens and/or host watch parties for your patrons or employees. CTV Atlantic (CTV2) and TSN will be showing the races, but you can also stream the races on SailGP’s YouTube and Facebook.
"Cheer Here" Program for Restaurants & Bars
Restaurants and bars are being encouraged to participate in the "Cheer Here" program. Venues that show the SailGP broadcast in their establishments and offer weekend specials for sailing fans should clearly show the SailGP decal and/or posters in their front door/windows so patrons know where they can watch the races. If you do decide to show the races on your screens, use the tag #CheerHereSGP in your social posts.
Wondering what you can and can't do & say in regards to the SailGP brand and logo? See pages 18-19 of the Marketing Toolkit.
Getting Around
Parking
As traffic will be heavier than usual in the week leading up to and during the SailGP event, encourage your employees and patrons to make their parking plan before they come Downtown:
Transit
Bus routes are anticipated to run on schedule with ferry services suspended from 2-6:30pm on May 31, June 1 and 2.
Shuttles will run in rotation with pick up points at the Alderney, Woodside and Water Street terminals. Follow for updates: Metro Transit website @ Halifax Transit | Bus | Schedules | Routes | Ferries | Halifax – as well as on X -- @HFXtransit on X (twitter.com).
For more information about the SailGP Halifax event, click here.