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Nocturne

Thousands brave rain and cold for Nocturne: Art at Night

From a ferris wheel to ferry-oke, there was plenty to see at this year's Nocturne

By Sarah Rae and Ashley Corbett

October 18, 2015, 5:29 pm ADTLast Updated: November 18, 2015, 3:32 pm

Anna Sprague's Ferris Wheel on Citadel Hill — Anna Sprague’s Ferris Wheel on Citadel Hill. Sarah Rae

With more than 80 official exhibits and many more unofficial ones, Nocturne: Art at Night had art-lovers trekking all over Halifax and Dartmouth. Thousands of people came out for the annual event Saturday night, despite rain early in the evening and cold weather.

Nocturne is a free annual event that showcases the local art scene by bringing it to the streets of Halifax and Dartmouth.

See some of the exhibits here:

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