On Tuesday, June 24, Brownsburg-Chatham celebrated Fête Nationale (St-Jean Baptiste) at the municipal campground.
Festivities included family-friendly activities, and a fireworks display that closed out the evening. La Maison des jeunes de Brownsburg-Chatham also offered games and popcorn for younger children.
Live performances by Les 2 Gars du coin and Vice du Nord entertained guests with a mix of Francophone music.
Food and beverages were available for purchase from local businesses, including La Shop à Mémère, La Pergola Pizza, and Brasserie Sir John.
In a patriotic address, Mayor Kévin Maurice emphasized the importance of cultural pride and identity, saying: “Every year, this festival brings us back to basics, back to where we came from. Québec is more than a territory; it is a living; vibrant nation rooted in Francophone culture.”
“Let me pay tribute to a great Québécois, René Lévesque. He spoke with dignity and a national passion that still resonates today. Lévesque simply sought to change Québec; he sought to ensure that each Québécois(e) was the master of their own home, free to build a future in his or her image.”
“Thinking of my children, I believe we must continue to promote our culture, defend our language, and encourage our young people to dream big and to build a Québec that lives up to their ambitions,” Maurice concluded.
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