What to do in spring

In spring, Montréal gradually steps out of the festive beauty of winter and into a true celebration of renewal.. As April showers bring May flowers,and spring-fever kicks into high gear, the season heralds the abundance of festivals to come, kicking off with the Blue Metropolis literary festival, Plural contemporary art fair and annual Cirque du Soleil big top shows followed by music festivals  Francos, Picnik Electronik, along with early June's Mural Fest, the Montréal St-Ambroise Fringe Festival and more.