- Click here for a detailed schedule of the 2012 Montreal Fireworks Competition, complete with times, featured countries and theme of the night.
- Click here to view a photo gallery of past Montreal Fireworks editions.
Watch for Free
Come down to the Old Port (Champ-de-Mars or Place d'Armes Metro), Parc Jean-Drapeau or the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, which closes itself off the car traffic as of 8 p.m.
Pay to See
Splurge a little and see them synchronized to music, up close with the judges at La Ronde, just in front of the Lac des Dauphins. It's a nice treat and more impressive than viewing for free from a distance, albeit pricey for a 30-minute show. So plan for a day trip: all fireworks tickets, varying from $35.99 to $56.99 (plus taxes and service charge), grant a full day's admission to all of La Ronde's rides and roller coasters. Parking at La Ronde on the day/eve of fireworks is $20.
Same Time, Rain or Shine
All shows are scheduled at 10 p.m. Motorists should be aware that for all presentations, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge will close at 8 p.m., only reopening at the end of each show.
Visuals
For a reminder of how spectacular the shows are, check out this Montreal fireworks photo gallery.
Montreal Fireworks 2011 Schedule
Contrary to 2009 and 2010 when fireworks were spread out every Saturday from mid-June to early August, the Montreal Fireworks 2011 schedule will span one month only, with biweekly displays on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Saturday, June 25, 2011: China (theme: Kung Fu)
Saturday, July 2, 2011: Czech Republic (theme: the Flower Duet)
Saturday, July 9, 2011: England (theme: stars of the world)
Wednesday, July 13, 2011: Italy (theme: angels and demons)
Saturday, July 16, 2011: Australia (theme: the colors of Kakadu)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011: United States (theme: the Wizard of Oz)
Saturday, July 23, 2011: Canada (theme: Eros and Psyche)
Wednesday, July 27, 2011: France (theme: Maudits Français)
Saturday, July 30, 2011: Beatles Tribute (non-competing)
Consult the Montreal Fireworks Competition website to buy tickets.
