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May 16 to Oct 31 On July 3, 2008, Quebec City celebrates its 400th anniversary, making it one of the oldest cities in North America. A plethora of festivities and celebrations will occur throughout the year beginning with a massive New Years party that will include a musical, theatrical and acrobatic extravaganza. A grand birthday bash will be held from July 3 to 6 and the party will eventually come to a close in October with a finale celebration of French culture.
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1 418 648-2008
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May 16 to 31 Carrefour International de Theatre is a French-language festival that presents a variety of plays from Canada as well as Latvia, France, Switzerland, Belgium and the rest of Europe.
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1 418 692-3131
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Jul 3 to 13 This is the largest francophone cultural festival in North America. A wide range of performing arts events are held on the streets and squares of Old Québec.
Address: 580 Grande-Allée Est, bureau 150 Québec City
1 418 523-4540
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Jul 19 to Aug 6 Les Grands Feux Loto-Quebec (Loto-Quebec International Fireworks Competition) takes place at Montmorency Falls Park, which is located 10 minutes from downtown Quebec City. Six countries compete as spectacular displays, which are set to music, are set off with an 83 m (272 ft) waterfall as the backdrop.
Address: Montmorency Falls Park: Autoroute 40 East at Intersection with Route 360 (avenue Royale) Quebec City QC
Send an Email 1 418 523-3389
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Aug 5 to 10 Les Fetes de la Nouvelle-France SAQ sees actors in costumes taking over Old Quebec City to reenact the look and life of a French colony in the 17th and 18th century. The festival, which brings in 400,000 visitors, offers a variety of fun and educational activities.
Address: Old Quebec City Quebec City QC
Send an Email 1 418 694-9481
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TBA Considered the largest winter carnival in the world, this festival features a snowman mascot, ice castle, snow-bath, canoe race, dog sled race and more. There are also various participatory sporting events and winter-related activities throughout Québec City.
Address: Various Locations Quebec City ON
1 418 626-3716
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