Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day!

Although Quebec celebrates all of Canada’s national holidays, Провинция также имеет свой собственный “Fête Nationale“. This “national holiday,"Также известен как Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, проводится июня 24 and is part summer solstice celebration and part Quebec pride day.

Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Санкт-. Иоанн Креститель) является покровителем французских канадцев, and the day in his honor takes on a significant flavor of Quebec nationalism. Residents wave Quebec flags and hang banners from their balconies, в то время как free concerts and events highlight traditional Quebecois music and culture.

Montreal celebrates with a big parade and huge street parties across the city. Many smaller communities make merry with gusto as well.

Quebec essentially shuts down for La Fête — банки, офисы, and other services are all closed–so you might as well join in the festivities, даже если вы не говорите много французов. It’s a fine excuse for a party!

And even if you’re not in Quebec, you may find celebrations in other regions. Сегодня вечером в Ванкувере, Richard’s on Richards nightclub hosts “Fête de la Saint Jean Baptiste” at 9pm. Ð’Ñ‹ даже можете вечеринка в Юкон at celebrations in Whitehorse and Dawson City.

Хорошо Фестиваль!

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