PHOTO CHARLES WILLIAM PELLETIER, THE PRESS
In Montreal, the traditional parade traveled the streets of the city to the rhythm of the marching band.
PHOTO CHARLES WILLIAM PELLETIER, THE PRESS
Political figures also participated in the festivities. In the photo, the solidarity deputy for Rosemont, Vincent Marissal, and the president of the executive committee of Montreal, Dominique Ollivier.
PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
Prime Minister François Legault celebrated Saint John’s Day at the Charlemagne Family Day on Saturday morning.
PHOTO CHARLES WILLIAM PELLETIER, THE PRESS
These participants in the Montreal Parade dreamed big for the National Day festivities.
PHOTO CHARLES WILLIAM PELLETIER, THE PRESS
A few drops of rain did not scare this mountain bike enthusiast.
PHOTO JOSIE DESMARAIS, THE PRESS
The Olympic Stadium was adorned with dozens of Quebec flags for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
PHOTO DOMINICK GRAVEL, THE PRESS
The rain cooled the enthusiasm in some gatherings in Montreal, like here, at Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Park, some having packed up in the afternoon.
PHOTO CHARLES WILLIAM PELLETIER, THE PRESS
The streets of the metropolis were nevertheless swarming with walkers in the middle of the day as the parade passed.