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Seasonal Beautification

Learn More Seasonal Beautification Program The Downtown Truro Streetscape Beautification Program provides a financial incentive and aid to commercial property owners and business tenants to improve the storefront appearance of their properties through beautification efforts like additional greenery, flower boxes, seasonal signage, and seasonal exterior decor items. This program is offered in partnership with the Town of Truro . Applications for Summer 2024 are now Open!

Learn More Façade Improvement Program The Façade and Signage Improvement Program provides funding grants to help commercial property owners and tenants make improvements to the exterior façades of their properties. The goal is to stimulate commercial building improvements, promote investment and enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Truro. This program is offered in partnership with the Town of Truro .

Learn More Annual Santa Claus Parade Downtown Truro's Annual Santa Claus Parade is an opportunity for all downtown businesses to have an exciting time. When planning and designing entries, please keep in mind that the purpose of the parade is to provide entertainment, especially for children.

Learn More Show Your Badge We welcome conference and tournament participants to experience everything Downtown Truro has to offer. Attendees of approved and registered events will receive a Downtown Truro discount badge to receive special offers from participating businesses for the duration of the event.

Learn More Member Image Gallery We've created a gallery of images from around Downtown Truro that are free for our members to use in print and digital marketing materials. To access these images, please email info@downtowntruro.ca and identify which member organization you belong to.

Events from January 7, 2024 – August 8, 2024

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July 2024
January 7, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Patio Party 2024 (July – August)

Every Thursday in July and August, Downtown Truro was the place to be for our weekly Patio Parties!…
July 5, 2024 - August 23, 2024

Midday Music 2024 (July – August)

From July 5 through August 23, Civic Square became a vibrant midday hotspot every Friday from with Midday…
Featured July 26, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Kendra Lyttle

July 26, 2024 from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Midday Music – Join us for Midday Music in Civic Square!…
August 2024
Featured August 1, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Blunt Bartender

Join us at The Blunt Bartender on Thursday August 1 for the Downtown Truro Patio Party. Tim Bower…
Featured August 2, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Kevin Fletcher

Join us for Midday Music in Civic Square! Bring you lunch and enjoy some tunes in our Downtown…
August 8, 2024 @ 8:00 am - August 10, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Buskersfest 2024 (August 8-10)

Downtown Truro came alive with energy and excitement during the 2024 Truro Buskers Festival, held from August 8…
Featured August 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bistro on Prince

Featured August 8, 2024 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join us at Bistro on Prince on Thursday August 8…
Featured August 15, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Nook & Cranny

Join us at Nook & Cranny on Thursday August 15 for the Downtown Truro Patio Party. Carrie Matheson…
Featured August 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Gary Chew

Join us for Midday Music in Civic Square! Bring your lunch and enjoy some tunes in our Downtown…
Featured August 22, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Hub Grub

Join us at Hub Grub on Thursday August 22nd for the Downtown Truro Patio Party. Cory Mercer will…
Featured August 23, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Cory Mercer

Join us for Midday Music in Civic Square. Bring your lunch and enjoy some tunes in our Downtown…
September 2024
September 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - September 21, 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Harvest Extravaganza

Civic Square 740 Prince Street, Truro, NS, Canada

September 20, 21, 2024 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for a day full of vibrant festivities and…