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BLOOM Downtown Historic Walk & Busker Festival
Join Bloom for a relaxed afternoon combining a Historic Downtown Walk through St. John’s with a visit to the Annual Downtown St. John’s Busker Festival!
St. John’s is one of the oldest and most easterly cities in North America, and this walk is a wonderful way to get to know it with our wonderful informative tour guide, Bill Walters. We’ll wander through colourful streets, past historic landmarks and architecture, and hear some local stories along the way. We’ll also take time to relax in Harbourside Park for social time and snacks before heading into the pedestrian mall to enjoy free street performances by local, national, and international artists, jugglers, magicians, acrobats, comedians, visual artists, face painters, balloon twisters, and living art statues.
Event Details:
📅 Date: August 1, 2026
📍 Meeting Point: City Hall, 10 New Gower St.
🕐 Departure Time: 1:30 pm (please arrive 10 minutes early)
🚶 Walking Distance: Approximately 3 km
⏱️ Walking Time: 60–75 minutes (with plenty of time to enjoy the festival and Harbourside Park)
✅ Route Rating: Easy (some uphill, sidewalks, paved paths)
More info on the Annual Downtown Busker Festival: Downtown St. John’s
Why attend?
This event is a great chance to build community connections, learn about the history and culture of downtown St. John’s, and enjoy free live entertainment, all in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Whether you’re new to the city or just want to spend an afternoon outdoors with others, this walk is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and fun for participants of all ages.
What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing (we’ll be outdoors for the full event)
- Water bottle
- A small snack, if you’d like (we’ll also have some at Harbourside Park)
- Sunscreen and/or a hat, depending on the weather
Weather Contingency:
If the Busker Festival is cancelled due to extreme weather, we’ll switch to a movie and social indoors at 7 Ricketts Rd.
Registration is required to attend with Bloom.
🌱 Bloom – A Free Wellness and Community Integration Initiative for Newcomers in Newfoundland and Labrador
Bloom supports your well-being, connection, and meaningful integration at any stage of your journey as you build your new life here.
Brought to you by Amal Unite & Empower, with generous support from IRCC, the North Pine Foundation, and JIG (Department of Job, Immigration & Growth).
🔔 Important: One-Time Participant Form (Required)
To help us continue offering free wellness activities to the community, we ask all participants to complete a short one-time information form.
This is a requirement from our funders and helps us keep Bloom running at no cost to you. The information is confidential and used only for reporting and planning.
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If the form isn’t completed in advance, you may not be able to participate — so thank you for taking a moment to support this important step.
Participant Expectations and Code of Conduct:
To help create a safe and welcoming space for everyone, we ask all participants to:
- Be respectful of others’ boundaries and comfort levels
- Ask for consent before taking photos or recordings
- Avoid personal or intrusive questions
- Respect privacy and shared experiences
- Follow guidance from facilitators and staff
We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive environment. Bloom reserves the right to remove participants from a session if these guidelines are not followed.
By registering, participants agree to these guidelines.
Scent-Free Policy:
Some participants have strong allergies to perfumes, colognes, and other scented products. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, please avoid wearing strong perfumes, colognes, or heavily scented lotions to class. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
📸 Photography & Video Notice: Photos or videos may be taken during Bloom events to help promote our programming. By attending, you consent to this use. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know when you arrive.
Feel free to reach out at bloom@amalnl.ca for more information or any inquiries.