Parade and celebrations planned across Montreal for Fête Nationale

Montreal is preparing to paint the town blue and white as Quebec celebrates Fête Nationale on Tuesday.

Parade

The party kicks off with a parade, taking place along Rachel Street between Molson Street and d’Orleans Avenue as of 2 p.m.

If you’re taking public transit, get off at either the Préfontaine or Joliette Metro station.

Music and fun

After the parade, head over to Parc Maisonneuve, where the celebration picks up at 6 p.m. with Quebec music and events, hosted by radio personality Marjorie Vallée.

The main event

Stick around Parc Maisonneuve for the main event: Le Grand Spectacle de la Fête Nationale, beginning at 8 p.m.

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Hosted by actress Guylaine Tremblay, it is set to feature a variety of Quebec artists, including Robert Charlebois, Sara Dufour, Loud, Elisabeth St-Gelais, Matt Lang, Yama Laurent, Yann Perreau and Antoine Bertrand.

Bon Enfant and Juju Le Moko will close out the night, with festivities going on until midnight.

Check out more info on the main event here.

Neighbourhood activities

If you’d rather stick closer to home (or prefer a smaller-scale event), many activities are happening across the Island of Montreal and beyond on June 23 and 24.

From family fun and a circus in Beaconsfield to dancing and live music in Rivière des Prairies, there’s something for everyone in nearly every neighbourhood.

Check out the local plans, anywhere in Quebec, here.