Tashi Farmilo
LJI Reporter

Les Feux sur Glace festival will return to the Aylmer Marina in February, bringing fireworks, live
music, and family entertainment back to the community after a three-year hiatus. The much-
anticipated event, a winter highlight for the region, promises an even more dynamic program
than in past years.

“The festival is back!” said Marie-Pier Lacroix, a member of the board responsible for organizing
the event. “It was on pause because of COVID, but now we’re ready to return in February at the
Aylmer Marina.” This year’s festival will feature two music performances each night, with
fireworks as a dazzling centerpiece.

On Friday night, the spotlight will be on nostalgia and Quebec hip-hop. “On the 21st, it’s going to
be a mix of 90s nostalgia, with music from MusiquePlus, and Dubmatique performing after the
fireworks,” said Lacroix. Saturday will shift to a country music focus, with headliners such as Phil
G. Smith and Cindy Bédard, along with emerging local artists. “Saturday is all about country,
with a lineup of artists and rising stars,” she added.

The event will also cater to families with a dedicated zone offering activities for children, ice
carving, and live mural painting. Food trucks and booths from local non-profits will round out the
festival experience, providing visitors with a taste of the region’s offerings.

The festival will run on February 21 and 22, from 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm each evening, featuring
nightly fireworks displays at 8:30 pm as the highlight of the program. Daily passes cost $10 for
children, $20 for teens, and $35 for adults, while weekend passes are $15, $35, and $60,
respectively. Tickets can be purchased at www.lumivalli.ca/feux-sur-glace or on the festival’s
Facebook page at facebook.com/lesfeuxsurglace .

With an estimated budget of $250,000 and the support of the City of Gatineau, the festival is
expected to draw a large crowd. “We’d love to see around 5,000 people join us,” Lacroix said.
“It’s going to be a big celebration, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone.”

Photo cap: Les Feux sur Glace festival returns to the Aylmer Marina on February 21 and 22,
with nightly fireworks, live music, and family-friendly activities to celebrate winter’s magic. (TF)
Photo: Courtesy of Les Feux sur Glace festival