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Daily and Nightlife Events

Just for Laughs Festival

International Jazz Festival

International Fireworks Competition

Canadian Grand Prix

Montreal High Lights Festival

International Celtic-Acadian-Louisiana Festival

Santa Claus Parade

World Film Festival

Montreal’s Italian Week

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Montreal International Fireworks Competition

Spectacular to behold, Montreal’s annual international fireworks competition is the largest event of its kind in the world. Each year about 8 teams from different countries compete for putting on the most impressive pyromusical display for a minimum of 30 minutes.

This popular event is allegedly watched by nearly 2.5 million people who have a good view from various spots in the Montreal city limits. You can have paid seats at La Ronde. Or, other good viewing points are Jacques Cartier bridge (closed to traffic for the duration), along the banks of the St Lawrence and in Vieux Montreal.

Spain Pirotecnia Igual Wednesday, June 20 2007

England Pains Fireworks Wednesday, June 27 2007

Mexico Lux Pirotecnia, S.A. de C.V. Saturday, July 7 2007

Hong Kong, China Pyromagic Productions Ltd Wednesday, July 11 2007

United States Pyro Spectaculars by Souza Saturday, July 14 2007

Canada Fireworks Spectaculars Canada Wednesday, July 18 2007

France Féérie Saturday, July 21 2007

Germany IP Wednesday, July 25 2007

La Ronde Panzera S.A.S. Saturday, July 28 2007

Summary of Some of Montreal's major events:

Montreal High Lights Festival
Montreal’s lively 11-day mid-winter festival is designed to bring some light and warmth into local lives.
International Jazz Festival
Montreal's annual jazz festival is one of the best in the world, just celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Montreal International Fireworks Competition
Spectacular to behold, Montreal’s annual international fireworks competition is the largest event of its kind in the world
Canadian Grand Prix
This two-week event in August attracts sailors from all over the world to compete in many races
International Celtic-Acadian-Louisiana Festival
The Celtic music festival features Celtic and Acadian musicians and comprises music shows, music workshops, dance shows, dance workshops, food tasting, storytelling and many other activities.
Just for Laughs Festival
Everything’s funny in Montreal during the month of July. Just for Laughs Festival, the world's largest and most renowned comedy festival, brings together artists from all corners of the planet to laugh and celebrate Montreal's joie de vivre.
Santa Claus Parade
The crowds witnessing this colorful spectacle are estimated to be around 350,000 people.
World Film Festival
Films from nearly 70 countries are screened during this event held late August-early September.
Montreal’s Italian Week
For a week in August, get a taste of the Italian culture and indulge in its legendary charm during an event filled with activities.




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