Montreal Events - Year-Round Festivals for Every Member of the Family

v>This annual event occurs during the last weekend of
 In Montreal, there are many events that you canApril and celebrates the Iberian Latin culture in Montreal.
partake in that occur annually and are open to theThis is an event that takes place throughout the city
public. This city in Quebec celebrates its Frenchand includes vendors who sell wares on the sidewalks
heritage with many of their events and festivals. If youin the downtown district, films in movie houses as well
have the opportunity to visit Montreal at any time ofas music and even street music. This annual
the year, be sure to check out the following funcelebration of Iberian-Latin culture must be seen to be
festivals.appreciated and is open to all.
In Montreal, there are many events that you canMontreal Chamber Music Festival
partake in that occur annually and are open to theChamber music is a certain type of music that is not
public. This city in Quebec celebrates its Frenchoften promoted. This is why the Montreal Chamber
heritage with many of their events and festivals. If youMusic Festival takes place the second weekend of
have the opportunity to visit Montreal at any time ofJune to promote this music as well as all of its forms,
the year, be sure to check out the following funeven combining it with jazz. The Chamber Music
festivals.Festival takes place on Catherine Street in West
Fete de NeigesMontreal and is open to the public for no charge. The
This is "Festival of Snow" and is held at the Parcentire family can learn to appreciate this form of music
Jean-Drapeau on second Sunday in January. Thiswhen visiting Montreal.
includes contests in building snowmen for children, iceAsian Festival
sculpture displays, skating, tube slides, sledding andThe Asian Festival is also called the Acces Asie and
other activities that require snow. Montreal usually getswas created 10 years ago in response to the
a generous snowfall at this time of the year, so bundleincreasing number of Asians in the area. The festival
up and enjoy this annual event.celebrates the Asian presence with music, dance,
High Lights Festivaltheater, film art and other performance throughout the
For the last two weeks of February until the first ofcity of Montreal. It is located in downtown Montreal and
March, the annual High Lights festival has displays thatgenerally takes place the last weekend of June.
include various light projections throughout the city andMontreal Bike Fest
over buildings. There are also fireworks and otherThe Montreal Bike Fest is a summer event that
family activities that occur during this annual festivalfeatures three cycling tours as well as pays tribute to
that has been taking place for the past 40 years.the bicycle as a form of transportation. The event is
Films On Art Festivalnot just bike racing event, but also teaches the history
The Films on Art Festival is a competitive festival thatof biking as well as demonstrates new technology for
features films and video about art subject matters. It isbicycles. The Montreal Bike Fest is also called B Day
held throughout Montreal during the first week ofand is held the second Saturday in July at the Island of
March at various theaters. Anyone can attend thisMontreal. Any bicycle enthusiast will like this free, fun
festival or enter a film. If you are visiting Montreal duringand informative short festival.
this time of the year, you should check out the festivalNo matter what your hobbies or interests are, if you
which occurs in the downtown district as well as inare traveling to Montreal with children or on your own,
movie houses throughout the city.you can have a lot of fun checking out the various
Festivalissimoannual events in this Quebec city.