Acadian Day in Saint-Jean
Let’s celebrate Acadia together, here in Saint-Jean
Friday, August 15, 2025
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL.
PLEASE NOTE: CHANGES MAY BE MADE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO VISIT THE CANADA GAMES WEBSITE.
CLICK HERE : ARTA VISTA – Artistic Festival and Cultural Program
TINTAMARRE: LET’S CELEBRATE BY MAKING SOME NOISE – FREE
Tintamarre is a celebration where everyone parades through the streets, making as much noise as possible with drums, pots, pans, instruments, and other sound-producing objects. A joyful and powerful moment to celebrate our identity and assert our French-speaking presence!
Schedule of the day:
10 a.m. – Meet at CSC des Grands Vents 65, Ridge Road, St. Jean (NL) A1B 4P5
For people registered for bus transport.
10:45 a.m. – Bus departure
Please note: we will not call or wait for latecomers.
11 a.m. – See you at 🎈St. John's Convention Centre Water Street (pedestrian mall)
For those who come on their own.
12 p.m. – Departure of the parade
🎈Arrival location: Harbourside Park 1 Water Street, Saint John (NL)
Registration required to participate in the parade
To participate, please email [email protected] or call 709-726-4900, indicating:
- The names of all the people in your group
- A phone number
- An email address
- If you wish to benefit from the bus transport service (limited places)
Important
For security reasons, only registered people will be able to access the St. John's Convention Centre.
If your name is not on the list of participants, you will be denied access.
Please provide the names of all members of your group in advance.
Not to be forgotten
- Your flags, instruments or noisy objects
- Your good mood and festive energy
- Accessories will also be provided on site to help you participate fully
- Remember to bring your reusable water bottle – a refilling station will be available
For ecological reasons, no plastic water bottles will be distributed.
Photo credit: canadiangeographic.ca
CONCERT AT HARBOURSIDE PARK – FREE
📍 12:30 p.m.: Harborside Park, 1 Water Street, Saint John (NL)
Come enjoy a free outdoor concert in one of the most beautiful parks in downtown Saint John (NL).
A diverse musical program awaits you, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
It's the perfect opportunity to get together with friends, family or colleagues.
FESTIVE AFTERNOON AT THE GRANDS-VENTS CENTER – FREE
📍3 PM: At CSC des Grands Vents 65, Ridge Road, St. Jean (NL) A1B 4P5
End the day in a warm and community atmosphere, with:
- A barbecue offered to all
- Outdoor games for young and old
- A friendly pétanque competition
- And many other surprises!
Bus transport
Return by bus:
The return of the St. John's Convention Centre towards the CSC des Grands Vents, 65, Ridge Road, St. Jean (NL) A1B 4P5,
is planned to 2:45 p.m.. We will not call or wait for latecomers.
INFORMATION / REGISTRATIONS:
709-726-4900 – [email protected] – [email protected]
National Acadian Day
The Acadian people, pioneers and builders of the country, have celebrated Acadia Day on August 15 since 1881, the year in which the first Acadian national convention took place in Memramcook, New Brunswick. The law establishing National Acadian Day was sanctioned by the Government of Canada in 2003.
National Acadian Day highlights the contribution of Acadians to the Canadian cultural fabric, recognizes the historical presence of this people on the territory and celebrates their cultural specificity in all its diversity. Read more on canada.ca
