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July Festivals in Montreal - Montreal Festivals in July

July 2009

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Through July 29, 2009
Fantasia Film Festival
Horror, fantasy, action, animation, gored up sci-fi ... if Fantasia doesn't have your favorite non-PG genre in its lineup this year, chances are they will next year!

July 30 to August 2, 2009
MEG Montreal
Montreal's hipster music fest par excellence.

July 30 to August 3, 2009
Twist Weekend
DJ nights celebrating gay pride and more.

July 30 to August 9, 2009
FrancoFolies
Bashung, a pillar of French song (and one of my favorites) succumbed to lung cancer last March and FrancoFolies, the largest celebration of French music in the world, is dedicating its 21st edition to him.

July 31 to August 28, 2009
Latin Fridays
The St. Michel Environmental Complex at Circus City is inviting everyone to join an outdoor Latin dance party every Friday preceded by a live show. And it's free! Canceled if rain.

Through August 3, 2009
St. Paul Pedestrianized
Following the successful pedestrianization of the Gay Village last summer, the city of Montreal's Ville-Marie Borough is trying out a similar strategy on St. Paul Street in Old Montreal, despite the proposal being scrapped in 2008. Here's a map of the temporary St. Paul car-free zone.

Through August 22, 2009
International Fireworks Competition
Ten weeks of the world's finest pyrotechnics compete. Watch last year's clips of the International Fireworks Competition

Through August 23, 2009
Free Outdoor Ballroom Dancing
Learn the basic steps of the waltz, cha cha, mambo and more free of charge in the outdoor comfort of Parc Jean-Drapeau. For everyone and anyone.

Through August 23, 2009
Plage Doré: Montreal's Urban Beach
Montreal's man made beach has its charms. Particularly when it's stinking hot.

Through August 30, 2009
Circus Arts Promenade
Drop by the Old Port's promenade and be on the lookout for stunts by Les 7 doigts de la main and La Loupiote.

Through August 30, 2009
Salsafolie
Sadly, Salsafolie lost access to its Old Port location but the show will go on! Salsafolie will be held indoors for the 2009 season, every Sunday, at Salon Illusion at 4119 St. Laurent, corner of Rachel. Beginners are extremely welcome. Just get there at 4:30 p.m. for a dance lesson, included in the $5 entrance fee.

Through September 6, 2009
Tango in the Park
Practice your tango outdoors at different outdoor locations in Montreal.

Through September 7, 2009
SAKA
Cirque du Soleil founder + horses = SAKA.

Through September 8, 2009
Montreal Gay Village Outdoor Events
From street theatre and Qi Gong sessions to free and fun events for the whole family, check out everything going on at the Gay Village, a car-free neighborhood all summer.

Through September 13, 2009
Montreal Street Sales
You'd be surprised how many sidewalk sales there are in Montreal. There's at least one every weekend!

Through October 4, 2009
Piknic Electronik
The ultimate nature/dance party for everyone of every age and every dress code, every spring and summer Sunday in Parc Jean-Drapeau. Only $10.

Through October 17, 2009
Train Escapades
The AMT proposes some interesting day trips outside of Montreal by train, from wine and cheese destinations to animal farm situations. In French.

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Page 5: July 27 to August 2, 2009 (Below)

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