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St. Jean Baptiste Day celebrations for local Francophones
Darren Taylor
Darren Taylor

A small but festive group of Sault and area Francophones celebrated St. Jean Baptiste Day Saturday at Notre Dame du Sault school at 600 North Street.

St. Jean Baptiste Day, celebrated annually on June 24, is an official holiday in Quebec and is observed outside Quebec as a festival of French-Canadian culture.

Saturday's local festivities included a barbecue, games and activities for children, a tour of Notre Dame du Sault school and live entertainment by Francois Lemieux and his backup band.

Saturday marked the first time local St. Jean Baptiste Day activities were held at Notre Dame du Sault.

Celebrations in past years were held at various lodges in the Sault as well as the Roberta Bondar Pavilion.

 

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Darren Taylor

About the Author: Darren Taylor

Darren Taylor is a news reporter and photographer in Sault Ste Marie. He regularly covers community events, political announcements and numerous board meetings. With a background in broadcast journalism, Darren has worked in the media since 1996.
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