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Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 will mark the 108th anniversary of this tragic event.

Halifax Explosion Memorial Service

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at Fort Needham Memorial Park

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Find information about the Halifax Explosion

Poem for Halifax Explosion by Dr. Afua Cooper

The official poem of the Halifax Explosion created by Dr. Afua Cooper in 2019.

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