Saint-Laurent Streets and Parks Vibrating to the Beat of the Summer Celebrations!
Saint-Laurent, June 23, 2022 – Until September 24, Saint-Laurent residents are invited to rediscover the pleasure of attending the borough’s Summer Celebrations with family and friends! Saint-Laurent’s streets and parks will vibrate to the beat of a diversified and entirely free program of activities. Between the block parties, the plays, the shows and the various workshops, there will be something for everyone!
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“The time has finally come to get together in our parks and streets to be active, create and have fun. All summer long, Saint-Laurent will be offering exciting experiences. You don’t have to go far; it’s happening in Saint-Laurent!
Alan DeSousa, Mayor of Saint-Laurent
Highlights
Highlights of the festivities include block parties, plays, dance, and a number of performances by both new and existing groups, including:
- Launch of the Summer Celebrations: On June 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Parc Beaudet, African salsa will mix with groove and jazz sounds during the performance of Bantü Salsa!
- Saturdays in the Park with the Painters: Members of the Saint-Laurent Artists’ Association will be demonstrating their talent at Parc Beaudet, every Saturday, July 2 – August 20, at 1 p.m.
- Saint-Laurent Day: On August 6, starting at 3 p.m. in Parc Beaudet, there will be afternoon entertainment and activities for families, followed by QW4RTZ’s performance at 8 p.m. The group will present a show combining humour and a cappella songs.
- Aréna Raymond-Bourque’s grand reopening festivities: Activities, games and a musical show will be held on September 3, starting at 1 p.m.
- Second-hand book sale: Book lovers, make it a date on September 17 at 10 a.m. at Parc Painter. Saint-Laurent libraries will be selling second-hand books for $1 each. Then at 11 a.m., two dance instructors will invite families to stretch their legs to simple and, above all, fun choreographies!
