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!
| 8:30AM to 10:30AM | Free pancake breakfast |
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| 9:00AM to 6:00PM | Baseball tournament | |
| 9:00AM to 2:00PM | Ball Hockey Tournament | |
| 10:30AM to 5:00PM | Beer gardens and Canteen | |
| 1:00PM to 2:00PM | Free Animated Games for Children | |
| 2:30PM to 3:30PM | Free Show by Damien Lussier | |
| Chalet en musique - Free musical performances at Le Chalet de La Broquerie | ||
| 1:30PM | Normandeau et cie. | |
| 2:30PM | Les Voix-zines | |
| 8:30PM to 1:00AM | Social evening at Habs Bar with Daniel Desorcy | |
| 10:45pm | Fireworks presented by La Broquerie RONA | |
| 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 | Food Trucks & Canteen | |
| 12:30PM to 4:30PM | Inflatable Games, Face Painting, Prancing Pony Petting Zoo and Burbota Reptile Rescue | |
| 1:00PM to 3:00PM | Children's Carnaval | |
| 2:00PM to 4:00PM | Family baseball tournament | |
Main Stage Entertainment
| 1:00PM | Alexandre Tétrault |
| 2:00PM | Damien Lussier |
| 3:00PM | Marijo |
| 4:00PM | Bandaline |
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
