Quebec’s St-Jean Baptiste Day celebrations return after pandemic hiatus
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Celebrations for the 188th edition kicked off with major concerts in Quebec City and Montreal on Thursday evening, where thousands of attendees sported the province’s official blue and white colours.About 5,000 activities across 650 locales in Quebec are planned for the long weekend, including several musical performances from the province’s top talent.
Simon Bissonnette, president of organizer Mouvement national des Québécoises et Québécois, says this year’s holiday feels like a family reunion due to the lifting of public health protocols meant to protect against COVID-19.
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