Sunset Ceremony

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Sunset Ceremony

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Experience the awe-inspiring performance of Fort Henry’s Sunset Ceremony, where the talented Fort Henry Guard commands the Parade Square with their impressive talent and military precision. Prepare to be captivated by their disciplined marching manoeuvres, mesmerized by their rifle drill, military music and cannon firing as the evening culminates in a breathtaking fireworks finale.


General Admission

Premium Balcony Seating


Featured Performers

  • Drums of the Fort Henry Guard
  • Drill Squad of the Fort Henry Guard
  • Artillery Detachments of the Fort Henry Guard
  • Ceremonial Guard – August 14

  • Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 7:00pm. Event runs rain or shine, dress appropriately. No outside food or drinks permitted. All guests, including children 0-4, must have an individual ticket. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

    Warning: loud noises, cannon fire, artillery demonstrations, fireworks.


    Dates & Times
    August 14, 2024 7:00 pm - August 14, 2024 8:30 pm
    August 21, 2024 7:00 pm - August 21, 2024 8:30 pm
    Admissions
    Premium Balcony Seating - Plus HST
    Premium Balcony (Ages 5+) $50.00
    Child (0-4) LAP SEATING ONLY Free
    General Admission - Plus HST
    Adult (19-64) $20.00
    Senior (65+) $18.00
    Student (13-18) $16.00
    Youth (5-12) $14.00
    Child (0-4) Free
    Military Adult (19-64) with ID $16.00
    Military Senior (65+) with ID $14.40
    Military Student Dependent with ID (13-18) $12.80
    Military Youth Dependent with ID (5-12) $11.20
    Upgrade to Include Day Programming from Sunset Ceremony Ticket $10.00

    General

    Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

    Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

    Located at 1 Fort Henry Drive, Kingston, Ontario.

    The show is approximately 1.5 hours in length from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Access to the lower Fort opens at 6:00 p.m. and the show begins promptly at 7:00 p.m.

    General Admission includes first come first served bleacher seating.

    Premium balcony seating includes:

    • A reserved seat in the elevated balcony section of Fort Henry
    • A comfortable high-back chair with armrests
    • An optimal view of the performance
    • A complimentary chocolate chip cookie from our on-site bakery

    Advanced reservations are recommended as balcony seats are limited. Please note that balcony seating is not accessible.

    Washrooms will be available in the Advanced Battery and in the Lower Fort. Enhanced cleaning measures are still in place.

    Yes, the show is designed for a bilingual audience and includes content in both English and French.

    The show goes on! The event takes place entirely outdoors, so please dress for the weather. In the case of severe inclement weather, Fort Henry may choose to delay or cancel the show for the safety of our visitors and staff. Please keep your eye on Fort Henry social media channels for announcements.

    Only service animals are permitted. 

    Bleacher seating is provided for all guests; outside chairs will only be permitted for accessibility reasons.

    Parking

    Parking is available at no charge on site.

    Accessibility

    Accessible parking is located closest to the entrance path into the Fort.

    Wheelchairs will be available for use at the entrance path to Fort Henry.

    A shuttle will be available for guests with accessibility needs from the main parking lot to the Lower Fort before and after the event on first come first served basis.

    Services will be available from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and after the show from 9:00 p.m. onwards.

    Please note the shuttle is not accessible via a ramp and is not equipped with accessibility features such as lifts.

    We appreciate your patience, as there may be a short wait time between shuttles.

    Retail & Dining

    Commissariat Store
    Cold beverages, including beer and coolers, baked goods, and various confection will be available in the Commissariat Store located in the Lower Fort before the event begins and during intermission.

    Canteen
    Cold beverages, including beer and coolers, and various confections will be available in the Canteen located in the Lower Fort before the event begins and during intermission.

    Mrs. Henry’s Treat Shop
    Cold beverages and various confections will be available in Mrs. Henry’s Treat Shop located in the Upper Fort before the event begins and during intermission.

    Battery Bistro
    Open until 7:30pm For reservations, call 613-542-7388 ext. 4208.

    BeaverTails
    Open until 7:30 p.m.

    Both the Commissariat Store and Canteen, located in the Lower Fort, and Mrs. Henry’s Treat Shop, located in the Upper Fort, will be open from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Our onsite retail stores feature unique Fort Henry souvenirs, clothing, books, toys, gifts and more!

    For more information regarding retail shops, click here.

    Details

    Date:
    August 21
    Time:
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Event Category:

    Location

    Fort Henry
    1 Fort Henry Dr
    Kingston, K7K 5G8
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