Acadian National Day

Observed on August 15, this is a celebration of the culture and heritage of the Acadian people. Join in on celebrating Acadian Culture and Heritage.

There will be plenty of ways to celebrate on August 15th and in the week leading up to National Acadian Day as part of La S’Maine Acadienne de Par en Bas 2023. Be on the look out for live music, cake, Tintamarres and much more throughout Yarmouth & Acadian Shores!

11 a.m. Acadian Day Mass to celebrate Acadians and the volunteer of the year. St. Peter’s Church – Pubnico
12-1pm Seafood chowder and cake dinner, local music. Free. Historical Acadian village, sponsored by CAPEB – Pubnico
1:30 p.m. Assumption Festival: Videos, local music and cake! Free. Acadian Museum – Pubnico
5-6 p.m. TINTAMARRES: Villages from below! Decorate your vehicles! CAPEB and volunteers (Facebook CAPEB) – Several villages
4-7 p.m. Open house at the Par-en-Bas community center: Music by local artists, games for children, cakes and food. Free. CAPEB, Community Center with Canadian Heritage – Tusket

11h Messe de la fête de l’Acadie pour célébrer les Acadiens et la bénévole de l’année. Église St-Pierre – Pubnico
12-13h Dîner de chaudrée de fruits de mer et de gâteau, musique locale. Gratuit. Village historique acadien, parrainé par le CAPEB – Pubnico
13h30 Festival de l’Assomption: Vidéos, musique locale et gâteau ! Gratuit. Musée des Acadiens – Pubnico
17h-18h TINTAMARRES: Villages de Par en bas ! Décorez vos véhicules ! CAPEB et bénévoles (Facebook CAPEB) – Plusieurs villages
16h-19h Portes ouvertes au centre communautaire de Par-en-Bas: Musique d’artistes locaux, jeux pour enfants, gâteaux et nourriture. Gratuit. CAPEB, Centre communautaire avec Patrimoine Canadien – Tusket