July 3rd to 6th, 2008 July 3rd, 2008 - Happy Birthday Quebec City

The anniversary of the founding of Quebec City, July 3rd, 2008 marks the heart of the 400th anniversary celebrations

Following the official ceremonies, the 400th anniversary commemorative show will be presented at Place de l'Assemblée nationale in the afternoon of Wednesday July 3, 2008. Directed by Pierre Boileau, this super show will feature popular Francophone singers and an historical theme. There will be repeat performances on July 4th and 5th to allow as many people as possible to attend.

« Québec plein la rue »
will be presented every evening on July 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2008 at Place de l'Assemblée nationale.
« Québec plein la rue » will bring the biggest international street performance companies here for a North American premiere.

The climax of the weekend will be the « Great Gathering » on Sunday July 6th, will see several thousand people converge on the Plains of Abraham to celebrate Québec's birthday together with Charles Aznavour.