The City of Kingston will celebrate new residents with “Welcome to Kingston Day”

October 27 is Welcome to Kingston Day, a day dedicated to celebrating and welcoming those who have recently moved to Kingston. 

“Each year, people from all over Canada and around the world choose Kingston as their new home,” said Vanessa Mensah, Manager of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office at the City of Kingston. “Being new in any space can be overwhelming, so we’re excited to showcase the services and organizations who give new Kingstonians the support they need to settle into their new community.” 

The day’s events will begin with celebrating new Canadians at the Citizenship Ceremony from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Central Branch. Following the ceremony, the festivities will continue with the New to Kingston Fair from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at City Hall and Springer Market Square. This fair is designed for everyone who has recently moved to Kingston, whether from another city, province, country, or even just a different neighborhood within Kingston. 

The New to Kingston Fair provides new community members the chance to explore a variety of resources, services and organizations that can help them feel welcome in their new home. The event will feature informational booths, community organizations and representatives ready to offer support and answer questions. 

"We are pleased to collaborate with the City of Kingston and collaborative community partners to host the inaugural Welcome to Kingston Day, a celebration of our shared commitment to supporting all individuals new to our community,” said Yu Jier Kou, Chairperson of the Welcome to Kingston Day community working group. “This event embodies our collective vision of ensuring that each person who has chosen Kingston as their home feels valued, supported, and welcomed.” 

Learn more about Welcome to Kingston Day.