Infrastructure Updates, Closures, and Cancellations

The Garcelon Civic Center will be closed to the public June 16th beginning at 4pm for Grand March. Doors will open at 6pm for the event. The gym and pool will remain closed for the night.

Grad entrance will be the vestibule doors to the right side of the sliding doors.

The ice will be out from May 4th - June 20th, 2026. 

For dry floor rentals please email events@chocolatetown.ca or call 506-466-7700

Seasonal Closure May 4th - June 30th

Quartermain Arena and Garcelon Lending Library.

Thank you for a great season! 

The Municipal District of St. Stephen wishes to advise residents and visitors of the following road closures to accommodate Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Day celebrations: 

King Street 

This closure is required for the Basketball Block Party and related daytime festivities. 

- From Union Street to Milltown Boulevard 

- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Budd Avenue 

This closure is required for the Waterfront After Party and evening entertainment. 

- From Princess Drive to King Street - 5:00 p.m. - Midnight 

Motorists are asked to plan alternate routes, expect delays, and use caution in the area. Please obey all posted signage and directions from event staff and traffic control personnel. 

The Municipality thanks everyone for their patience and cooperation as we welcome visitors and celebrate this exciting event in our community. 

For more information on Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Day celebrations, please visit the event organizers' page https://www.facebook.com/events/1013721714846547

Please be advised that several roads in downtown St. Stephen will be temporarily closed on Saturday, August 8 to accommodate the MDSS Street Fair and International Homecoming Festival Parade.

Road Closures:

King Street (Briggs Plumbing to 5 Kings Restaurant) - 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for the Street Fair

Budd Avenue (in front of the Garcelon Civic Center) - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for Parade Lineup. Parade participants should enter from Princess Street.

Budd Avenue (in front of the Garcelon Civic Center) - 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. for Fireworks. 

Milltown Boulevard (5 Kings Restaurant to Ferry Point Bridge) Beginning at 12:00 p.m. for the Parade Route

Please plan ahead, follow all posted signage, and obey directions from event staff and volunteers. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we celebrate another exciting International Homecoming Festival with our community.

We look forward to seeing everyone downtown for a fantastic day of family fun!