Canada Day 2024

Maria Diamantis-LJI Journalist

The program for the 53rd edition of Canada Day celebrations in Deux-Montagnes has been unveiled. Mayor Denis Martin and Tom Whitton, President of the Canada Day Organizing Committee for the Deux-Montagnes MRC, invite all residents of the MRC to gather in large numbers on Monday, July 1st, at Central Park in Deux-Montagnes.

This celebration, organized by a committee of volunteers in collaboration with the City of Deux-Montagnes, is the only Canada Day event on the north shore of Montreal and one of the few in the Laurentians. “It is an honor for the City of Deux-Montagnes to partner with Canada Day, an event that always brings citizens of the region together. We are privileged to have an exceptional volunteer committee. Their invaluable involvement allows thousands of people to celebrate our pride in being Canadian with a diverse program that reflects our community,” said Denis Martin, Mayor of Deux-Montagnes.

“Last year, the weather played tricks on us. This year, we hope to achieve the success of 2022, when about 10,000 people gathered at Central Park. We look forward to enjoying the festive atmosphere with friends and families again this year!” noted Tom Whitton of the organizing committee. “Deux-Montagnes is by far the best place to celebrate Canada Day on the north shore. I take this opportunity to thank our partners, including the City of Deux-Montagnes, the Government of Canada, and the Caisse Desjardins de Saint-Eustache–Deux-Montagnes, for their significant contribution to our heritage event.”

A Diverse Program for the Whole Family!

Starting at 11 a.m., a host of family-friendly activities will be available on-site: inflatable games, face painting for children, train rides, a horseshoe tournament, bingo, and bean bag toss. Returning this year is the artisan market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Following the opening ceremony at noon, a children’s race will take place, followed by the egg toss event at 2 p.m.

To entertain the crowd, continuous musical performances will be held from 2:30 p.m. to midnight. The evening show will feature ROCKOLOGY, offering a tribute experience to classic rock of the 70s and 80s in both English and French. As tradition dictates, a spectacular fireworks display will light up the sky at 10 p.m.

Honorary Co-Presidents

This year, the Organizing Committee announced that Loucas Éthier and Kelly Ann Laurin will serve as the honorary co-presidents of Canada Day.

Loucas Éthier, 24, and Kelly Ann Laurin, 18, have been a figure skating team for six years. Originally from the Laurentians, they train at École Excellence Rosemère and have been members of the national team since 2022. Their determination and talent have quickly propelled them onto the international stage!

In the Senior category, Loucas and Kelly Ann have conquered prestigious podiums, making their mark in the world of figure skating. Their recent achievements include a 3rd place finish in Canada in 2024 and a 15th place finish at the world level. Their remarkable performances extend to international competitions: 8th place at the Four Continents Championships in China in 2024, 7th place at the NHK Trophy in Japan in 2023, 5th place at the Grand Prix of Canada in Vancouver in 2023, and at the Challenger Obersdorf in Germany in 2023, among others.

Driven by a shared passion and a vision of excellence, Loucas Éthier and Kelly Ann Laurin continue to push the boundaries of their art, inspiring and captivating audiences with every performance on the ice.