The traditional parade
A good Saint-Jean always starts with an awesome parade! On Saturday, June 24, at 1:30 p.m., come watch the joyous procession that departs from Saint-Joseph Boulevard East at the corner of Molson Street, heading east toward Pie-IX Boulevard, then south to arrive at the corner of Sherbrooke Street East.
La Grande fête
On the evening of June 24, get set for an intergenerational and diverse program brought to you by the organization behind the Fête nationale du Québec à Montréal. Entitled On va s’aimer, on va danser!, the Grand spectacle, hosted by Pierre-Yves Lord will feature Fouki, Garou, Isabelle Boulay, Jay Jay, Justin Boulet, Lydia Képinski, Marjo, Mélissa Bédard, P’tit Belliveau and Souldia. This celebration of Québec’s national identity and the beauty of the French language all starts at 8 p.m. at Parc Maisonneuve.
Other activities
The public is invited to attend the rehearsal of the Grand spectacle earlier in the day from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m on June 24 at Parc Maisonneuve. There will also be entertainment, music and other fun surprises with CKOI, hosted by Marjorie Vallée, from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Lastly, at 10:30 p.m., the party goes long and strong with DJ Pierre-Yves Lord, followed by Qualité Motel.
Across Montréal
The Fêtes de quartier (neighbourhood celebrations) are also back on June 23 and 24 in parks, back alleys and public spaces. Shows, fireworks, community meals, craft or history workshops, inflatable games, face painting and giant parties to give everyone the chance to celebrate with their family and neighbours.
On June 23, in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood, you can take part in a theme treasure hunt and enjoy a music ambiance provided by CISM 89.3 FM. It’s all happening between noon and 5 p.m. at the Halte Côte-des-Neiges (at the corner of Lacombe Avenue).
Don’t miss the Afro Saint-Jean 2023 on June 23 and 24 at the Parc des Hirondelles in Ahunstic-Cartierville.
The Plateau Mont-Royal will also be celebrating with different artists and musicians that be bringing their stellar talents to Parc La Fontaine in front of the Hôpital Notre-Dame.
The Multicultural & Diversity Project festival at Jardins Gamelin on 24 June from noon to 6pm celebrates diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism in Montréal. There will be artistic and musical performances by various artists, food, family events, henna, face painting and lots of surprises!
Bonne Saint-Jean!
