Anniversary extravaganzas to come
People are already exited at the idea of some of major shows scheduled for this summer in Québec City. It will all begin next June 23 with the celebration of John the Baptist, Patron Saint of the province of Quebec. From 7:00PM (the festivities generally last all night), a bevy of stars will perform on the Plains of Abraham. Among them: Ariane Moffat, Stephie Shock, Pierre Lapointe, Kevin Parent and Andrée Waters. A special tribute will be paid to Felix Leclerc, a symbol among song writers of Quebec, who died in August of 1988. Rain or shine, about 100.000 people are expected. In deed, every year, many (young men and women particularly) come in from all over the province. Streets are packed and buses so filled that most must walk to the site of the free concert. But those who prefer to remain in the comfort of their home, the local TQS television stations usually broadcasts the concert live.
The next big event will take place a few days after, on July 3, commemorating the foundation of the city. The show will then move to the place in front of the General Assembly. 15 musicians will accompany major stars like Robert Charlebois, Diane Dufresne, Ginette Reno...
In the meantime, as of June 20th, the 40 minutes video production «Moulin à
images» by Robert Lepage will be projected by some 27 cameras on the grain silos on the river banks. Film clippings and images will narrate the city's history on an original soundtrack by René Luissier.
Last but not least, after the yearly Summer Festival, world renowned Celine Dion will perform on the plains of Abraham and the Cirque du Soleil will give two performances at the Coliseum. Tens of thousands of free thickets will be distributed for these events. Details will come later.