2023-09-03 04:00:00
Summer is drawing to a close, but the heart of the metropolis is still beating to the rhythm of the holidays. Evidenced by the multitude of events organized in the city center, where The Press went for a walk to take the pulse of Montrealers on this last long summer weekend. Trip in four stops.
Posted at 12:00 a.m.
Midi – Place des Festivals – Festival Distrix
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Three-on-three basketball game as part of the Distrix festival on the Place des Festivals
Hip-hop music mixes with dribbles in the shadow of downtown towers. Between two sets of bleachers set up opposite each other, six players are fiercely competing for the field during a three-on-three basketball game, a discipline that will make its appearance at the next Olympic Games in Paris. , in the summer of 2024. This is the main event of Distrix, a sports and urban culture festival which is now in its fourth edition. “The first year, I would have told you that it was aimed more at young people aged 18-30, but with experience, it’s really family. Parents bring their children who often know more regarding athletes and artists,” jokes Jo-Annie Charbonneau, sports and development manager at Distrix.
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Marie-Hélène Boily, Kiana, Melia Aguviar and Leyla met at the Distrix festival
In the crowd, Marie-Hélène Boily observes the show alongside her two daughters-in-law and her spouse. “There’s a lack of outdoor sports in Montreal,” she rightly points out, rejoicing that a large section of Distrix is free. May those who missed Saturday be consoled. The headline clash should be the final which might be played between Canada and the United States this Sunday followingnoon. The evening will continue with a hip-hop show.
2:30 p.m. – Quai de l’Horloge – Taco Fest
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Mariachi band performing during Taco Fest, in the Old Port of Montreal
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Ryan Robertson and Laura Ruhlman came from Vermont to enjoy some good tacos.
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Taco Fest, for ages 18 and older, will open its doors to children on Monday.
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The co-owner of the Taqueria d’Hochlag, Ernesto Rios
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The scent of tacos floats in the air, the songs of a mariachi band resonate through the loudspeakers: you might imagine yourself in Mexico for a moment, if it weren’t for the St. Lawrence River right next to it. On the occasion of this 2nd edition of Taco Fest – the first since the pandemic – hundreds of visitors come to feast on the Quai de l’Horloge, in the Old Port of Montreal. “We came today because there aren’t such good tacos in Vermont,” says Ryan Robertson, who traveled from the northern United States with his wife Laura.
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Brad Wishen, one of the organizers of Taco Fest
“Everyone wants to go out on a nice day, go to the waterfront and eat tacos,” says Brad Wishen, one of the event’s organizers, when asked who he is speaking to. For the twenty exhibitors from all over the city, this is a golden opportunity to make themselves known, confirms the co-owner of the Taqueria d’Hochlag, Ernesto Rios. “It boosts our summer,” he confirms. Note that the Taco Fest, reserved for 18 years and over, will open its doors to children on the occasion of Labor Day, Monday.
5 p.m. – Stade Saputo – CF Montreal game
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Boris Tonev prepares grilled meats before the CF Montreal game at Stade Saputo.
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Isabella and Emily have fun before the game.
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Young players from the Lakeshore U11 soccer team came to see the game
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After the barbecue, the game. However, CF Montreal lost to the Columbus Crew.
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The Gonzalez family was in the front row so as not to miss a thing.
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The Saputo stadium parking lot is already full, more than two hours before the start of CF Montreal’s home game. Between the cars, smoke and the smell of barbecue rise. Whether with friends or family, the fans are well settled: chairs, beer and, above all, jerseys in the colors of the Bleu-blanc-noir. “Last year, we came and the girls were able to go on the field with the team! recalls Karine Mitschuinig, whose daughter Émilie is part of a Lakeshore soccer team. They are also there, the young players. From the height of their 10 and 11 years, they are stamping their feet while waiting for the hot dogs to be cooked. “Most have been playing together since they were 4 years old,” says the mother of the family. A little further, soccer balls bounce on heads, knees and shoes while supporters take advantage of the parking lot for an impromptu training. The match between CF Montreal and the Columbus Crew this Saturday is out of the ordinary. It marks the return of the former head coach of the Montreal team Wilfried Nancy, at the head of the opposing team.
18 h 30 – Boulevard Saint-Laurent – Corgi Pawty et Festival BLVD
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It was smiling among the crowd during the corgis parade on Saint-Laurent Boulevard on Saturday.
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Very young, this one did not need a costume to soften hearts…
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… for others, it was an opportunity to put on their finest attire.
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Whether it’s a cowboy hat…
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…or a bowl of noodles. Why not ?
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Some 250 corgis took part in the parade.
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The Main is supercharged on this late summer Saturday: closed to traffic and open to lovers of a good time, it is on its third day of the BLVD Festival, intended for the whole family. At the end of the day, smiles are on everyone’s lips as the approximately 250 corgis come together to take part in the Corgi Pawty parade. These short-legged dogs, the favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth II, are in the spotlight. “Corgis bring so much joy,” enthuses Frédérick Gallant, owner of 5-year-old King. “A single corgi is happiness, imagine 250! At the corner of Avenue des Pins, several of these hairy companions sport costumes: hot dog, bowl of soup, fairy, shark and cowboy. In the crowd, many passers-by stop, cellphones in hand. Yelps sound between conversations. Moosily Rushford holds the fluffy Taro, barely 8 weeks old, close to her. A real star for young and old, Taro is the last of a litter that has already found a buyer. Except him. “We live on the farm, in Mont-Saint-Grégoire,” explains Ms. Rushford. “Maybe we’ll keep him following all. »
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