What is Quebec Day?

Quebec Festival (Quebec Day) June 24th: Originally Saint Jean-batiste Festival, it is a religious festival with European tradition. 1834, which became a national festival for French Canadians. 1977, the Quebec government desecrated this festival and made it a celebration in Quebec. French Canadians consider this day to be their most important holiday. On this festival, the streets and alleys of Montreal are covered with provincial flags, and floats, bands, huge models and parades dressed in national costumes form a huge phalanx. The scene is grand and spectacular. Politicians and celebrities from all walks of life in this province usually appear in the parade. The parade goes from east to west, then south, and then turns to the Olympic Stadium. This parade route symbolizes the history that the ancestors of French-speaking Canadians entered Canada from the east and then developed south. People will also dance, set off fireworks, hold concerts and perform funny programs on this day.