Saint-Jean-Baptiste parades in Québec City in the 1950s and 1960s
Today, Quebec’s national holiday, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, is celebrated mainly with a large-scale performance on the Plains of Abraham, as well as smaller events in the city’s neighbourhoods. In the mid-20th century, however, this holiday was commemorated with a massive parade through the streets of the city. The Société Historique de Québec invites you to delve into its photographic archives to explore photos of Québec City’s Saint-Jean-Baptiste parades in the 1950s and 1960s. Join the party!
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This 1952 photo taken on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day shows a float made by Compagnie Paquet Ltée. This retail company was one of the country’s largest French-speaking corporations. This float celebrated the new Quebec flag, which had been officially adopted by the Québec National Assembly in 1949.
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