2013

  • May 24 to May 26, 2013 - Battle of Fort George * See Backgrounder below
    This event will be one of the largest events for Niagara during the Bicentennial.
    Parks Canada will have events  throughout town and at Fort George
    Tall Ships should be docked in town and there could be action on the commons as well. The event will also reflect the occupation of the town by US forces from May 2013 until December 2013.
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  • June 22, 2013 The Laura Secord Bicentennial Event and Walk will be held Saturday June 22 marking exactly 200 years since Laura's historic trek.  For information contact Caroline McCormick at 905-468-0994 or email friendsoflaurasecord@hotmail.com. Or Melissa Bottomley at laurasecord@niagaraparks.com

  • July 1st 2013 - Canada Day - historic celebration of the Occupation of the Town
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  • May 1 to Dec 10 2013 - NIAGARA UNDER OCCUPTION  commemorating the occupation of the Town of Niagara by US troops for 6 1/2 months- The American Flag will fly !  -See American and NY State Militia soldiers patrolling Niagara on the lake's main street? stay tuned for exciting events. SEE: www.niagaraunderoccupation.ca
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  • Dec 6 &7 2013 NIAGARA ON FIRE  to commemorate the Burning of Niagara. Several thousand people are expected to meet at Market Square in Old Town to mark this important anniversary. SEE: www.niagaraonfire.com
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  • December 19, 2013 - CAPTURE OF FORT NIAGARA and burning along Niagara frontier from Lewiston to Buffalo