Fête nationale: the big show returns to the Nature Centre on June 24

Laval, May 12, 2022 - The Fête nationale returns to the Centre de la nature on June 24 with a full-scale show. This free celebration will appeal to people of all origins, ages and musical tastes, thanks to a diversified program.

Starting at 8:30 p.m., a host of renowned artists will take turns thrilling the crowd to the sounds of Quebec classics and unexpected mixes. FouKi, High Klassified, Hubert Lenoir, Isabelle Boulay, Klô Pelgag, Les Louanges, Lisa Leblanc, Patrice Michaud, Samian and Sarahmée take turns on stage. This year, the patriotic text will be written by Michel-Marc Bouchard and Caroline Dawson.

What's more, the show, directed by Ines Talbi and featuring musical direction by Alex McMahon, will end with a bang, complete with fireworks.

Photo source: Vincent Girard

"What a pleasure it is to welcome back our national holiday to the Centre de la nature! The Fête nationale in Laval is becoming less and less of a well-kept secret, attracting tens of thousands of people from all over Quebec. As FouKi would (almost) say in his song Copilote, it's time to drive "su'a quatre-quarante direction l'pont Pie-IX" to get to the Centre de la nature and have some "ZayZay" fun."

• Stéphane Boyer, Mayor of Laval

"After taking a break for the past two years, we're very excited to welcome back our national celebration at the Centre de la nature, as well as a number of neighbourhood parties across the island. I'd like to commend the organizers for their flexibility and, above all, their undeniable creativity in offering events that appeal to all Lavallois."

• Yannick Langlois, municipal councillor for L'Orée-des-Bois and responsible for the Fête nationale project

Site opening and free shuttle service

The main concert will take place at 8:30 p.m., but the site will be accessible from 5:30 p.m. onwards. Several street food trucks will be on hand. At the end of the evening, after the fireworks, shuttles will be available from the Centre de la nature to transport spectators free of charge to the Montmorency metro station.

A day for the whole family

To get the celebrations off to a good start, a host of activities will be offered on the enchanting site of the Centre de la nature: entertainment, face painting and inflatable games will keep families entertained from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Key partners

Thank you to Hydro-Québec, official presenter of the Fête nationale du Québec 2022. Thanks also to the SAQ, a major partner of the festivities. Ville de Laval would also like to thank the Mouvement national des Québécoises et Québécois, the Government of Quebec, the Société nationale du Québec à Laval, [co]motion, Unibroue, La QV and Ungava Spirits Co.

Additional information

fetenationale.laval.ca

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Photo credit: Vincent Girard