Photo by Andrew Miller
The 'City of Festivals' is going to be LIT in July!
There is no mystery that I consider Montreal, Quebec one
of my favorite cities to visit in the world. Whether it’s for the food,
culture, historical architecture, the sound of French being spoken as freely as
English, or the arts, I don’t need much of an excuse to explore this amazing
metropolis. Addressing the latter attraction, the annual Montreal Jazz Fest has had me return
at least six times, and while its 40th birthday is going on during
my visit the first week of July, it’s the 10th Edition of Montréal
Complètement Cirque that has me literally strutting to my direct Delta
flight to the “City of Festivals.” For 11 days from July 4 to 14, more than
425,000 will flock from all over the world and join me to revel in the magic
Montreal has produced over the years. This official website description gives
us an even better idea of what’s in store:
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| Photo by Andrew Miller |
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE is a
Festival that brings people together across the city every July with a stunning
circus program. For 11 days, Montreal moves to the rhythm of circus arts. Its
venues, streets, parks, and sidewalks become stages to showcase colorful,
high-flying performances from here and around the world.
An event not to be missed, MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT
CiRQUE presents diversity in all its forms and expressions by creating moments
where the most talented artists from the circus world come together to perform.
Created in 2010, it is the result of a collective
dream that brings together TOHU—the project’s driving force—along with the
support of Cirque Éloize, Les7 doigts de la main, Cirque du Soleil, the
National Circus School, and En Piste. Together, they pooled their expertise,
resources and will to create the first North American international festival
dedicated to circus arts.
And as if I needed another excuse to be in Montreal, the
city just so happens to be hosting Cirque
du Soleil’s 35th anniversary as well! Sheesh! (They are also
coming to Atlanta in October for their Volta production, so go here for more information.)
And with that, here is a link
to more information, how to get tickets, and
when indoor and free outdoor performances are taking place here. Hopefully
you too can be a part of this historic event, but if not, I will definitely be documenting my visit. Be sure to follow my Montreal adventures on Instagram, Twitter, because honestly, with Montreal, it's not work, it’s a labor of love.
Au revoir!
Ale
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