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Quebec, June 6, 2024 – The National Movement of Quebec and Quebec (MNQ), the proud coordinator of National Day since 1984, in partnership with the Government of Quebec, is pleased to unveil the program of celebrations to be held in the capital on June 23 and 24.

Grand National Day show

It's Sunday, June 23rd on the Plains of Abraham main stage From 6:30 p.mWith the legendary rock band Zebulon. The quartet will perform a not-to-be-missed show as the first part of the big National Day parade, kicking off two days of celebrations in Quebec City with a bang.

This will be followed by the much-anticipated National Day show in the capital, under the musical directionAntoine Gratton. Mara Tremblay And his guests Marie Annick Lepine, Patrice Michaud, Paul Darish, to praise, Aryan Roy, And my family, Beatrice Dir, Matteo, Lawrence Nearbon, MitsuAnd Gallant, you're wasting your time He will excite the audience by performing popular songs revisited with a festive spirit. Complicity will be the slogan of this 190^H National Day edition, which will take the form of meetings under the stars. To this crowd of talented people will be added 14 other artists, including a group of 6 highly qualified dancers and musicians. DJ MontanaThe chorus and the presence of the official speaker Benoit McGuinness. The latter will deliver the traditional national speech in a unique version that reflects his generous and unified personality.

“I am convinced that National Day will be great on the Plains of Abraham, June 23, with great local talents like Zebulon, Antoine Gratton, Mara Tremblay and their guests. All over Quebec, let us come together under the stars to sing, dance and celebrate our culture,” declared Mathieu Lacombe, Minister Culture and Communication, Minister Responsible for Youth and Minister Responsible for the Outaouais Region.

“This year, our region will once again vibrate to the sounds of local artists coming together to celebrate our national holiday. People of Quebec and the surrounding region, let us take advantage of these unique moments of brotherhood and to highlight our pride in being Quebecers, whether during the big parade on the Plains of Abraham or at neighborhood festivals.” It is good to live in the national capital,” said Jonathan Julian, Minister responsible for the National Capital and Minister of Infrastructure.

The PR3 media team, under the artistic direction of Karen Arsenault and Daniel Loren, is thrilled to co-create this wonderful evening of music. “It is a great honor for us to reunite with the MNQ team to be able to present a festive and modern show again this year!” said Karen Arsenault, Artistic Director.

Take a bite out of the party

On June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., kids and adults are invited to attend the family event Take a bite out of the partyWhich will be held in George V Square. The flags will be distributed free of charge in the morning, in time for the Protocol Ceremony where several dignitaries will speak starting at 10:30 a.m. A tribute to the flag will be prepared and recited by poet Erika Susi. Residents are invited to a lively walk from 11am, where… O'Quinn familythe Chante Delis trio And the magician Jean Deshaies. People can bring their own lunch. Food trucks will be on site, as well as kiosks from local food producers.

National Day partners in the capital

This major celebration in the capital could not have been possible without the unwavering support of important partners, including… Government of Quebecbeak And the Quebec Citybeak. Thanks for our official introduction Hydro-QHbeakWithout which the festival would not have been what it is. We thank our main partner, the National Trade Union Federation (CSN), the strong link in the union movement in Quebec since 1921, in addition to leg, a major partner for many years. special thanks for THtoH-QuHbeak, the official broadcaster of the show, which will air it postponed from 9:30 pm on June 23. The show will be rebroadcast on June 24 at 6pm and June 28 at 10:30pm FM red And I Heart Radio Which will allow the festival to shine throughout the territory. Finally we give thanks Central Quebec unionsbeak (CSQ), there FHDrEmergence of workers in QuebecBeak (FTQ), there Dice boxst and put Quebecbeak (CDPQ), there Blowin Candythere Grundens cheese factory, Montellier-Pepsi Alex-Colombian, Oh pew And the Center for the Promotion of Living Heritage Hs cruiser On the occasion of June 24 celebrations, Bite in Fsummer.

For the third year, the Grand Landscape of the Plains of Abraham will receive carbon neutrality certification. National Day Carbon Neutrality is made possible by Hydro-Québec. We would also like to thank CSNthere CDPQ, ecocupthere CSQ the Metropolitan Transport Network (RTC) That makes our green transition possible.

On June 23 and 24, 2024, let us come together under the stars to celebrate National Day. The Government of Quebec invites you to participate in various cultural activities that will be offered free of charge throughout Quebec. To learn more, see quebec.ca/fêtenationale.