2023 marks a year of celebration for Fredericton

Activities being planned to mark 175th anniversary as a city and the history that went before

March 30, 2023 marks the 175th anniversary of Fredericton’s incorporation as a city. To mark that occasion, and the thousands of years of history that went before, a year of celebrations is being planned.

Fredericton was incorporated as a city on March 30, 1848, by an Act of the Provincial Legislature. Originally home to the Wolastogiyik People, the French and British followed. Today, this scenic bend on the river is home to people from around the world.

Activities for March 30, 2023 will include birthday cake and a flag raising at City Hall, as well as the announcement of the Fredericton 175+ Community Celebration Grants recipients.

While other events may take place throughout the year, the main celebratory events for Fredericton 175+ will be held this summer, between August 10-20. This will include:

• a Mayor’s Ice Cream social,

• entertainment at the Garrison Night Market,

• a concert series in The Tannery, in partnership with Downtown Fredericton Inc.,

• activities on Fredericton’s north side, in partnership with Business Fredericton North,

• concerts in Barracks Square,

• outdoor dances on Carleton Street, and

• an evening of celebrations at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, in partnership with St. Mary’s First Nation.

For more details - The City of Fredericton invited you to follow their dedicated Fredericton 175+ Facebook page, or visit www.Fredericton175.ca