Theme for 2018 is: “Our Canadian Story: Honouring the U.N. International Decade for Peoples of African Descent.”

Highlights of the event include: a proclamation by the Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson; the unveiling of the Canada Post 2018 Black History Month stamps; the presentation of various leadership awards as well as the RBC Black History Month Student Essay Competition​ cheque; and entertainment by local performers.

Admission: free, but donations to BHO gratefully accepted.