Guide for celebrating Quebec's national holiday throughout the entire province.
Let's get the party started, Quebec style! Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations are going down in all corners of Quebec on June 23 and 24. Here's a small guide to help you get in on the action and enjoy the festivities.
Quebec City Vibes
The national capital kicks off the celebrations on June 23, starting with family activities from noon at Place Richard-Garneau and 4 p.m. on Grande Allée. The main event takes place on the Plains of Abraham starting at 7:30 p.m., with a performance by the hip-hop collective Alaclair Ensemble, followed by musical acts like Ariane Moffatt, Bleu Jeans Bleu, Garou, and many others. The festivities continue on June 24 at the Grand Marché de Québec, with music, tastings, and children's activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [1]
Gatineau's Got Rhythm
In Gatineau, the celebration begins at 6 p.m. on June 23 at the Marché public Notre-Dame, featuring a craft workshop, a photo booth, and themed meals. Musical performances by Émile Bilodeau, Jérôme 50, and Marjo light up the pedestrian sector of Rue Laval from 6:30 p.m. [2]
Sherbrooke's Music Fest
Sherbrooke joins in the fun with a show featuring Klô Pelgag and Jérôme 50 starting at 8:15 p.m. on June 23 at Place des Moulins. [3]
Trois-Rivières and Saint-Jérôme Festivities
Trois-Rivières and Saint-Jérôme each Host their own community events, complete with music, performances, and cultural activities honoring Quebec’s national day. [4]
Get Around Town for St-Jean
Exo offers a free shuttle and bus service for the national holiday, making it easy to get around the cities. [5]
For more information on the full program of festivities, visit the Quebec national holiday website. [6]
In other news, opinions about SAAQclic and immigration policies continue to stir debates, while concerns persist over long-term inflation and lack of foreign investments in Russia. [7] Keep an eye out for the 50th anniversary traditional parade in Montreal on June 24, and enjoy the celebrations! [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]
*Footnotes:1. Enrichment: Traditional singing of the anthem "Gens du pays".2. Enrichment: Participation in province-wide celebrations, typically including parades and public gatherings3. Enrichment: 50th anniversary of the first public performance of the iconic Quebec anthem "Gens du pays."4. Enrichment: Parades, concerts, and fireworks shows in Trois-Rivières5. Enrichment: Events in Saint-Jérôme, and community gatherings featuring local music, cultural activities, and workshops.6. Enrichment: Province-wide festivities including fireworks shows, music, and community gatherings7. Enrichment: SAAQclic, a Quebec fringe group, and hundreds of Canadian organizations call for the withdrawal of Bill C-2 on the border.8. Enrichment: The traditional parade on June 24 marks the 50th anniversary of the first public performance of the iconic Quebec anthem "Gens du pays."9. Enrichment: Marché public Notre-Dame, Gatineau’s main venue for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day festivities.10. Enrichment: Place des Moulins, Sherbrooke’s central location for the national holiday festivities.11. Enrichment: Parc Pie-XII, Trois-Rivières’ primary location for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations.12. Enrichment: Parc Jacques-Locas, Saint-Jérôme’s location for the national holiday festivities.13. Enrichment: Cultural events in Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, and Saint-Jérôme, featuring music, dance, and community pride.
When planning your travel itinerary this June, consider adding Quebec City to your list. Not only can you enjoy the lively festivities of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, but you might also appreciate the vibrant lifestyle the city offers, particularly evident during the celebrations. For instance, the performance by Alaclair Ensemble and other musical acts at the Plains of Abraham will evoke a sense of cultural immigration, showcasing the diverse music scene of the region.
