Sault Francophone Centre invites residents to participate in the the St-Jean-Baptiste festival, the French-Canadian holiday that commemorates John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Francophones.
The event will take place on June 25 at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion and run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, read the press release below:
Sault Ste. Marie’s Francophone Centre celebrates the St-Jean-Baptiste festival on Saturday, June 25. Everyone is invited to join the festivities, which will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion.
The St-Jean-Baptiste festival is the French-Canadian holiday celebrated all over North America to commemorate the patron saint of the Francophones, John the Baptist. It is a fun-filled event, uniting Francophones, Francophiles and everyone who wishes to recognize and celebrate French culture in a festive community ambiance.
Come and join all the fun. There will be food and activities for the whole family, including face painting, games, a craft fair, concession stands with ice cream, cotton candy, popcorn, and, of course, a BBQ. Local artists will perform and entertain us with French music and songs throughout the day. Many francophone organizations will be participating, including Les Chevaliers de Colombs, Céfa and l’Église Sainte-Marie-du-Sault, as well as some of the local French and immersion schools. All the organizations, clubs and local merchants are welcome to rent a kiosk to promote their work and participate in the festivities.
We would love to have a big crowd on this festive occasion for families and friends to enjoy an outing and celebrate our French-Canadian culture with us. We look forward to seeing you all there.