A Day in June

A Day in June

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1958

Runtime

0h 23m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

A Day in June

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Description

This short documentary profiles Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day parade in Montreal in 1959. The annual parade takes place every June 24th in memory of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the patron saint of Québec. Candid shots of youngsters preparing their costumes for the festivities are partnered with a lively jazz soundtrack. All the Montrealers and out-of-town tourists featured in this film avidly participate in a public festivity that is dear to their hearts.