If you can't make the Tragically Hip's concert in Kingston, Ont., on Aug. 20, CBC will be presenting a free screening of the show live at Halifax's Grand Parade, starting at 9:30 p.m. AT.

CBC and The Tragically Hip present The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration will also air live on CBC television for those watching from home.

The Downtown Halifax Business Commission has added some Tragically Hip events, turning Aug. 20 into a full-day celebration of the group.

It will include live music and the closure of Argyle Street for a day-long street party, the commission said in a news release Thursday.

Online petitions to air concert

The free, family-friendly event is supported by the mayor's office and HRM. Any fundraising components will go to support the Canadian Cancer Society – Nova Scotia Division.

The band announced in June that lead singer Gord Downie had been diagnosed with incurable brain cancer back in December.

The idea to broadcast the concert on CBC came after fans of the band started online petitions and wrote letters to management.

The concert coincides with the group's latest album release, Man Machine Poem.