The annual HBHAS Emancipation Gala, July 31, 2026, will be held at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre at 440 Locust St., Burlington.​

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It will be an evening of entertainment, award and speaker presentations plus opportunities to celebrate our community's achievements together.

 

Enjoy an experience which will be a milestone ceremony celebrating 192 years of Emancipation, awarding our 2026 Local Lens’ narrative winners on Halton’s multicultural history, learning from inspiring keynote presentations, dancing to live music, and being inspired by exquisite ambience and networking with HBHAS members, community leaders, and Halton’s aspiring youth. 

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