The first edition of la Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste was celebrated in La Broquerie in 1897 with a special mass, games and a picnic all held on one day. According to our ancestors, the celebration was put on hold during World War I for a few years.
The first Parade was held back in 1940 and still follows that same run to this day. Through the years, the event has evolved from a family celebration into a community event that is held over the weekend to celebrate the French Canadian heritage with over 1 500 people in attendance. There is something for everyone, from kids\' games, French cuisine to local artists.
Click on the photo below to view a booklet highlighting
the history of 120 years of "La Saint-Jean" in La Broquerie!
Board members and organizing committee
We are always in need of volunteers during the Fête, please contact Camille at ssjblabroquerie@gmail.com to find out how you can help!
| 8:00AM to 10:00AM | Free pancake breakfast |
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| 9:00AM to 1:00PM | Pepère Gerry Fun Run: A run for cancer research | |
| 9:00AM to 6:00PM | Baseball tournament | |
| 11:00AM to 3:00PM | Kids Activities (Face painting, reptiles & small games) | |
| 11:00AM to 6:00PM | Beer gardens and Canteen | |
| Chalet en musique - Free musical performances at Le Chalet de La Broquerie | ||
| 1:30PM to 3:15PM | Small Town Limits | |
| 8:30PM to 1:00AM | Social evening at Habs Bar with Justin Lacroix Band ($10 at the door) | |
| 11:45PM | Fireworks presented in part by La Broquerie Hotel | |
| 10:00AM | Mass at Saint-Joachim Parish |
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| 11:30AM | Parade | |
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Activities at the St-Jean-Baptiste grounds and Hylife Centre (free) |
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| 12:30PM to 5:00PM | Dexter's Mini Donuts & Canteen | |
| 12:30PM to 4:30PM | Inflatable Games, Face Painting, Petting Zoo and reptiles | |
| 1:00PM to 4:00PM | Live action games with Frontier Events | |
| 2:00PM to 4:00PM | Family baseball tournament | |
Main Stage Entertainment
| 1:15PM | Micah! |
| 2:15PM | Michael Audette |
| 3:15PM | Les enfants de coeur |
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. - (Co-Ed = 6 males & 4 females)
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. - No registration fee
For more information, please contact Claude Moquin (204) 371-5664
