Acadian Heritage Month & National Acadian Day | 2025

August is Acadian Heritage Month

In 2023 the Province of Nova Scotia proclaimed August as Acadian Heritage Month. The theme of 2025 is Honouring Acadian heritage, shaping the future.

2025 Acadian Heritage Month activities in Nova Scotia (in French)

2025 Acadian Heritage Month Poster with images of a lighthouse, a violin, a dancer, a barn, a Acadian Odyssey monument and a mask, all in Acadian colours

National Acadian Day: August 15

Since 1881, Acadians have celebrated National Acadian Day on August 15. It is a day marked by colourful community festivals and family events, especially the tradition of “Tintamarre”: people march through the streets in their communities, making noise as they go to demonstrate the vitality and solidarity of the Acadian community.

Grou Tyme 2025 in Halifax

Grou Tyme is Acadian slang for "party time".

When: Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025

Where: Foundation Wharf, Halifax Waterfront

  • 1 to 3 p.m. | Grou Tyme Jeunesse of with artists of tomorrow, face and nail painting with the Acadian colours
  • 7 to 10 p.m. | Show hosted by Anika Lirette, featuring Mary Beth Carty (N.S.), Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (Louisiana), P'tit Belliveau (N.S.)

When: Friday, Aug. 15, 2025

Where: Grand Parade

  • 12 to 12:30 p.m. | Acadian flag raising ceremony
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Serena Wu (N.S.) Show
Poster with Acadian colours, Acadian artist images, saying Grou Tyme

Fête nationale de l'Acadie 2025

poster with Acadian colours, Acadian artist pictures and the program for 2025 Grou Tyme festival

Programme de la Fête nationale de l'Acadie 2025