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After a challenging year that saw the cancellation of its renowned parade, Montreal's Pride Festival is ready for a vibrant and triumphant return.

Bursting with colour and creativity, the festival is set to transform the city into a carnival that stretches from the main festival site at the Olympic Park's Esplanade, all the way to the pulsing heart of the Village and other hotspots, like the Montréal Casino, Club Soda and Jardins Gamelin.

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October, is that you already? The leaves have started to change colour, the weather is cooler and the spooky season has begun.

Fall activities are kicking off across Montreal to mark the new month: from a music festival to a craft market, a parade with extravagant costumes and, of course, lots of opportunities for beer drinking to warm up your heart.

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Whether you're an experienced Montrealer, a newby in town or just passing through the 514, our city always has tons of fun activities every weekend, even now that the chilly weather is back and the leaves are losing their summer green.

From the iconic Sunday parties at Parc Jean-Drapeau, to comedy shows, themed nights at La Ronde and free stuff to do all over town, it can be difficult to pick where to go.

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Labour Day weekend, is that you? Now is the best time to kiss summer goodbye and to start welcoming autumn vibes with fun activities, especially since many of you will be activating "school-mode" next week.

From the First Fridays food truck fest to big parties and local feasts, our city has a lot to offer on this special weekend — so all the hard workers of the 514 can enjoy a well-deserved break.

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The start of the school year doesn't have to be a bummer. La Grande Rentrée is taking over Montreal's Quartier Latin from September 8 to 10 so students can have one final wild time before getting down to business.

You can expect three evenings of fun and free-to-attend activities, including music shows, dance performances, outdoor film screenings, theatrical improvisations and an art exhibition.

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What an incredible, (mostly) restriction-free summer it was! This festival season was one for the books, though going back to a pre-pandemic lifestyle probably made it challenging to maintain your lockdown-level savings for those of us who managed to pile a bit of cash during that period.

You can keep the fun going while sticking to a budget with these 13 free activities in September. From film screenings to street parties, food festivals and dance classes, you can still get out this month on a budget.

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June is here and that means summer is officially on its way! And if you're looking to celebrate the new month, you'll be happy to know there are tons of things to do in Montreal this weekend.

No matter what you feel like doing, whether it be eating, dancing, or checking out a festival, the city has got something for you to get up to.

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Don't you just feel that excitement, that sparkle, that je ne sais quoi as we head into the weekend? And no, it's not just because a four-day workweek means we're that much closer to everyone's favourite two days. It's because there's so much going on in Montreal: new restaurants, amazing exhibits and incredible art all around.

With so much to do, see and try — we're making choosing your Montreal weekend plans a little bit easier with some of these must-try activities across the 514.

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If you're looking for some fun and festive things to do in Montreal this month, then we've totally got you covered.

Not only can you enjoy a handful of exciting new openings, installations, and festivals this month in the 514, but so many of them are free!

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April showers bring May lagers. The arrival of warm weather means the city is once again sprouting with opportunities to drink outdoors — well, drink more comfortably outdoors at least. Montreal's Jardins Gamelins terrasse, public garden and music venue is the latest to announce its return for the 2022 season.

The site, at Place Émilie-Gamelin next to the Berri-UQAM metro station entrance on rue Sainte-Catherine, will have free programming every day from May 26 to October 2, 2022. Visitors can explore its urban garden, including a greenhouse and butterfly house, take part in workshops, browse open-air exhibitions from the SAT and BAnQ, and play on-site games.

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Guys, we did it! We made it! It's finally June, which means three things. One, we're officially six months into 2017; we actually made it through the first half of the year!

READ ALSO: 15 Things You Can Do In Montreal This June, July, and August In Montreal With Your Girlfriend

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Well, friends, it's that time of year again. A time for sunshine (hopefully), good vibes (definitely), and pretty mucj non-stop celebrating that it's finally summer/spring in Montreal.

READ ALSO: Starbucks Is Having A "50% Off Happy Hour" At All Of Its Canadian Locations All Month Long

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