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People of Verdun, it’s your turn…
Every year, the Fête nationale brings Quebecers together to share moments of pride and joy. That’s why, on Monday, June 23, 2025, Promenade Wellington invites you to a festive and convivial aperitif in the park of the Presbytery of Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs Church to celebrate Quebec’s national day.
Starting at 4 pm, enjoy a free, friendly program featuring blue, white and Quebec! ⚜️
With performances by local artists, games, an exhibition and a collective fresco, there’ll be something to please everyone!
Crédit: Caroline Perron
DATE AND PLACE
📅 Monday, June 23, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
📍 Presbytery park of Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs church (4155 Wellington, Verdun)
Corner of Galt and Wellington
Access via Galt Street
HOW TO GET THERE:
🚇 BY METRO - De l'Église station (Green line)
🚍 BY BUS - Lines 12, 37, 38, 71, 61 and 350 (night bus)
🚲 BIKE OR BIXI - Lots of bike lanes nearby and many BIXI stations
🚗 BY CARPOOLING - Several parking spaces nearby, including the 260-space Éthel multi-storey car park.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY - Several parking lots and drop-off points along the street for people with reduced mobility.
Two local artists will take to the stage at Ici Pneu Touchette to add to the festive atmosphere!
PRINCESSES is a Montreal rock trio born from a cry from the heart: the desire for a space of freedom, where everyone can be themselves, without barriers or preconceptions. No need for filters or labels. The two leaders, Flavie and Marie-Philippe, were joined by Chouchoune, the masked drummer, to unify their desire to create electrifying, unleashed songs.
Since the release of their debut EP, Face A, PRINCESSES has been racking up accolades. The band was nominated at GAMIQ in the “EP Rock and Videoclip of the Year” categories, and was chosen Future Star iHeart Radio on Énergie with the single “Vite”. PRINCESSES played the Phoque Off stage before reaching the semi-finals of the Francouvertes in 2024.
The summer of 2024 was also marked by a tour of several major festivals (Tadoussac, FRIMAT, FICG, etc.). In 2025, the band will play at Place Bell, the Festival d'été de Québec and open for Bad Religion and Billy Talent at the Festival Soif de Musique.
Keith Kouna is one of those elusive characters, endearing in his audacity, who assembles a body of work where insolence nourishes beauty. After four highly acclaimed albums and an EP, a plethora of awards, tours across the Atlantic, the brief and spectacular resurrection of cult band Les Goules and the Kid Kouna children's project, the singer-songwriter has returned with a fifth, bolder-than-ever album entitled Métastases, released on March 24, 2023.
Usually an abrasive quintet, the iconoclastic poet-punk comes to us in an acoustic format, accompanied by his old friend Martien Bélanger on guitar. Loaded with his rich repertoire, he promises you an offbeat, colorful, rebellious, touching and verve-filled ballad.
To enhance the festive atmosphere of this local Saint-Jean celebration, a bunch of free activities await you on site.
Games, music, entertainment, collective fresco and more!
Come and show off your artistic talents in a large-scale collaborative fresco designed by Verdun artist Victor Garibay.
Everyone is invited to add their touch, stroke by stroke, to create a colorful and festive collective work!
“Aux origines du fleurdelysé: La quête identitaire des Québécois” (The origins of the fleurdelysé: Quebecers' quest for identity)
Learn more about Quebec's national flag with the Fleurdelysé outdoor exhibit! From Nouvelle-France to the present day, we tell the story of how this symbol has become a strong marker of Quebec identity through the ages.
Self-service games to keep you entertained at all times! Giant tic-tac-toe, various games and other fun surprises to entertain young and old between two bites or two songs.
WE ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
Will there be food and drink offers on site?
There will be bar selling beers, wine and non-alcoholic options.
- Please note that payment at the bar will be by card (debit or credit) only.
For a bite to eat, we encourage you to pick up a meal or snacks from one of the many nearby restaurants and enjoy it on the event site! Picnic tables and chairs will be available.
Will there be toilets accessible on site?
Yes, two toilets, including one for people with reduced mobilitý, will be accessible at the corner of rue Wellington and rue De L’Église.
Note that you’ll need to exit the event site to access them.
Can I bring my own alcohol to the event?
It is not permitted to bring alcoholic beverages onto the event site. Alcohol and beverage sales will be available on site.
Are dogs allowed on the event site?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can I bring my own chair?
Yes, there will be plenty of tables, benches and chairs, but we encourage you to bring your own chairs and even tablecloths and blankets, so you can enjoy the shows in comfort.
Will the event be postponed in the event of rain?
As far as possible, the event and its activities will be maintained in the event of rain. We will advise if there are any shifts in the schedule due to expected showers.
In the event of extreme weather conditions, the event will be cancelled. In this case, we will promptly notify you via social networks.
If you have any other question, please contact us: info@promenadewellington.com
