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National Holiday (Quebec) facts for kids

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Fete nationale du Quebec
Fête nationale du Québec celebrations in a street in Montreal, June 24, 2006.

National Holiday of Quebec (French: La fête nationale du Québec) is the official national holiday in the Canadian province of Quebec celebrating its national culture and language. It takes place annually on June 24th.



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  • Drapeau-Carillon-Sacré-Coeur

    Drapeau Carillon Sacré-Cœur: A Carillon flag waved by people on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day from its creation in 1902 until 1948. The current flag of Quebec is based on this design, and was adopted in 1948.

  • Sjb-day-fireworks

    Fireworks over the Parliament Building in Quebec City on the eve of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

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