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The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix is upon us — and that means one thing: Montreal is about to throw the wildest party weekend of the summer.

From June 12 to 15, the city will be buzzing with rooftop ragers, luxury hotel takeovers, and streets packed with DJs, dancers, and race-day energy. Some events are free and open to the public, others are ultra-exclusive with bottle service and velvet ropes. Either way, there's no shortage of action on and off the track.

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The Formula 1® Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada 2025 is a cornerstone experience in Montreal to kick off the summer, bringing the fastest cars, iconic drivers, parties and more to the city at the most beautiful time of the year.

If you're an Amex Cardmember (or if you become one before the Grand Prix), you can enjoy a whole new level of F1® fun with top-tier benefits, events and more that immerse you in the action.

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The Formula One Grand Prix isn't just about high-speed thrills and cutting-edge cars. It's also a magnet for the glitterati.

Each year, the event attracts various international celebrities to Montreal — from sports icons to music legends — who are drawn to the city thanks to red carpets, exclusive bashes and the world's most prestigious motor racing competition (which they of course tend to watch from VIP boxes).

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Mr. Worldwide isn't so international after cancelling his Montreal show during Grand Prix weekend.

Pitbull was set to headline the Podium Concerts as part of the Grand Prix festivities at Parc Jean-Drapeau and only moments before Mr. 305 was expected on stage, did a message pop up announcing that the show would not be moving forward.

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After some sauna-like temperatures in the city, the weather forecast is showing a series of downpours en route for the rest of the week and weekend — just as Montreal's Formula 1 Grand Prix festivities kick off.

Environment Canada has issued a severe weather watch for Montreal and surrounding areas with potentially "dangerous thunderstorms" starting Thursday afternoon, and up to 40 millimetres of rainfall expected by Friday morning.

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The weekend is coming up and that means lots of new things to do in Montreal that won't break the bank.

With the Montreal Grand Prix in full swing, there are tons of free events for you to get into the Formula 1 spirit. From free concerts, and pit stop challenges to screenings of the practice sessions and main race, any and all car lovers will be able to feel the F1 festivities across the city this weekend.

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Buckle up! It's time for one of the biggest events of the year for both the City of Montreal and the global auto racing community. Are you ready for the 2024 Formula 1 Grand Prix?

As thousands of people — from car aficionados to celebrities — descend upon Montreal, the city will play host not only to motor races, but to themed parties, red carpet events, family activities, brand activations and more.

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The Chainsmokers and Mr. Worldwide himself will be touching down in Montreal this summer to headline an all-new Podium Concerts series for Formula 1 weekend.

In addition to the Grand Prix festivities, which will take place in Montreal between June 7 and 9, 2024, Montrealers and visitors alike can catch a star-studded lineup with a handful of special concerts.

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Montreal's Grand Prix is officially on, and while the esteemed event brings out some major F1 fans, it also attracts high-profile celebs, and athletes alike, including former Montreal Canadiens player, PK Subban.

The former Habs defensemen kicked things off during his visit to the 514 this weekend repping Red Bull who brought together a handful of sponsored athletes including Sergio Perez, Yuki Tsunoda, and Sébastian Toutant for none other than a Zamboni race on the Esplanade of the Olympic Park on June 16.

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