The Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste of La Broquerie Inc. was established in 1893 for the purpose of celebrating and spreading "joie de vivre" in our community. It was and remains an opportunity to celebrate French Canadian culture through music, various activities and, of course, food!
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 Julie at gagnonjulie1@gmail.com to find out how you can help!
| 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. | Free pancake breakfast (donated by Knight of Colombus) |
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| 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Baseball tournament (20 teams – Registration $250 a team with for 3 guarateed games) SOLD OUT |
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| 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Beer gardens and canteen | |
| 10 a.m. | Ball Hockey Tournament at Caisse Centre. To register: https://forms.gle/41HPex7Pb4VEHoRF8 |
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| 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. | Social evening with The F-Holes (Tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door) (photo à venir pour le site) |
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| 10 :30 p.m. | Fireworks – presented by La Broquerie RONA |
| 10 a.m. | Mass at Saint-Joachim Parish |
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| 11:30 a.m. | Parade (to register click: https://forms.gle/ArXRGy67BVykcABX6) | |
| Activities at Saint-Jean Baptiste (Free Entry - Doors open at 12:45 PM) |
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| 12:45 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Canteen, mini-donuts et French Canadian cuisine | |
| 12:45 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Childrens carnaval, inflatable play structures and much more | |
| 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Family baseball tournament (on-line registration)https://forms.gle/QNU4terE8i7rpoU4A |
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| 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Bibliothèque Saint-Joachim Library nook (storytelling and concerts with Marijo) | |
| Main stage entertainment to be annouced | ||
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Bandaline | |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | La "Bolduc" with Father Legal | |
| 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Parazar | |
| 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. | E-Mineur | |
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. - (Co-Ed = 6 males & 4 females)
La Broquerie (MB)
$250/team & 3 games guaranteed
To guarantee your registration, fees must be paid by e-transfer via finance@ssjb.ca
Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/SqopdrX5BrvauhEh9
Questions?
Contact: André (204-330-6137)
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. - No registration fee
Inscrivez-vous ici: https://forms.gle/QNU4terE8i7rpoU4A
For more information, please contact Shaun Sturby (204-381-8973)
