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Update – Drive-in and Facebook Live shows to celebrate Québec’s National Holiday and Canada Day
| Update – June 28, 2020
JUNE 28 – SHOWS CANCELLED Due to the weather forecast, the drive-in shows at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and the Facebook broadcast have been cancelled. This decision reflects the City’s desire to ensure the safety of both the participants and the performers. Thank you for your understanding. |
Update – June 25, 2020
JUNE 27 – SHOWS CANCELLED
Due to weather conditions, the shows and live broadcast on Facebook scheduled for Saturday, June 27, are cancelled. Those who had already reserved a spot are invited to choose an event on Sunday, June 28.
June 19, 2020
The City of Pointe-Claire invites residents to celebrate Québec’s National Holiday and Canada Day in a unique way on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, with eight shows performed at a drive-in venue and live-streamed on our Facebook page.
The program has been designed so that as many people as possible can attend a show while following public health guidelines to limit the spread of COVID-19. Pointe-Claire citizens are invited to attend one of the eight on-stage shows from their car in a drive-in concept, or watch from the comfort of their home, live on Facebook.
Drive-in shows – Registration required, starting Monday, June 22, at noon
Due to the number of spots available, registration is required and participation is limited to one show per address.
Live-stream on Facebook
To give everyone a chance to partake in the celebrations, the eight shows will be broadcast live on the City’s Facebook page. You can watch from your living room, balcony or yard!
Programming
- Saturday, June 27: SHOWS CANCELLED
| Time | Show | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Throw 2 Catch | Circus cabaret filled with weird and wacky humour and all kinds of acrobatics. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Zuruba | Take a journey to the heart of Brazilian carnaval for an evening with this group of Afro-Brazilian percussionists and a dancer. |
| 7:30 p.m. | L’Arsenal | Six decades of Québec music performed with contagious energy. |
| 9:30 p.m. | FogoRasto | Experience the heat with Cabaret Chats Noirs, a fire manipulation show.. |
- Sunday, June 28:
| Time | Programming | |
| 3:30 p.m. | Létourneau & Trenka | Juggling, acrobatics and lively music are on the agenda for this circus show. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Yordan Martinez & The Cuban Martinez Show | Interactive show with Cuban and Latin flavour, and punchy rhythms! |
| 7:30 p.m. | Sugar Cake Band | Pop hits performed with catchy and explosive choreography. |
| 9:30 p.m. | Létourneau & Trenka | Fire and light show including flaming object manipulation and multi-coloured lights. |
Information about the events:
| Length of each show | o 45 minutes
o Go to the waiting area 30 minutes before the start of the show (details in the registration confirmation). |
| Cost | o No charge |
| Location | o Show: Bob-Birnie Arena parking lot (58 Maywood Avenue)
o Mandatory waiting area: details will be provided in the registration confirmation. |
| Registration required (starting Monday, June 22, at noon) | o MULTI Card required
o Assistance for obtaining a MULTI Card number: June 22–23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 514-630-1202 o Fill out the reservation form o Access to the site will be reserved exclusively for those who have reserved a spot. |
| Registration Confirmation | o Those registered will receive a confirmation including all the information needed to attend the event. |
| Restrictions | o Recreational vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians are not allowed on the site. |
Health and safety first
- Only people in a car who have reserved a spot will have access to the site. Everyone is asked to follow the instructions of the staff on site.
- Health measures will be applied in accordance with government regulations to limit the spread of COVID-19.
- No violations of the instructions will be tolerated. The City reserves the right to expel offenders or cancel the show in the event of non-compliance with the instructions.
In case of rain, the events will be cancelled.
Have a great time celebrating and enjoy the music and entertainment!
Information: 514-630-1214, recreation@pointe-claire.ca