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RuPaul just announced a DJ set in Montreal and tickets are going on sale soon

Montreal Pride is nearly in full swing — and Piknic Électronik just dropped one of the season's biggest surprises.

On Wednesday, the festival announced that RuPaul will perform a DJ set at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Friday, September 13, as part of its Off Piknic series. The one-night event promises high energy and even higher heels.

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8 Montreal photographer do's and don'ts for the best party pics (without pissing people off)

Ever wondered why some clubbers end up looking like celebrities in photo galleries while you're left scouring the background for a glimpse of your ear? Maybe it's because you're not following the unspoken rules of the dance floor.

Montreal’s music scene is often captured through the lens of seasoned photographer David Rawalia. They've documented everything from DJs like Chase and Status at Studio TD and crowds at Foufounes Electriques, to festivals like Montreal Pride and Festival international Nuits d'Afrique — even Cirque du Soleil.

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35 Montreal festivals coming to the city in 2024

Montreal is home to non-stop festivals and this year is certainly no exception. Known as the world capital of festivals, Montreal is gearing up for an exciting year with tons of food fests, music events and things to do in and around Montreal that are bound to make your 2024 a memorable one.

Whether you're in the mood to critique a new film, taste your way through the city or simply get lost in a trance at Montreal's many musical moments, there's a little bit of everything for everyone.

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19 Things To Do In Montreal This August To Squeeze The Last Bit Of Fun Out Of Summer

Montreal in August is a sea of orange cones, as construction season drags on. But behind the dust and detours lies a pot of cultural gold. You may not find a rainbow at the end of the roadworks, but you will find a full spectrum of Pride events.

There's also Orientalys, a melting pot of diverse flavours to tease your palate, and the Scottish Highland Games, with kilts and caber tosses. And let's not forget the epic Italian heritage celebration, taking you through the heart of the Mediterranean without leaving the city.

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Montreal's Pride Festival Is Making A Fierce Comeback & Promises A Parade This Summer

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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I Moved To Montreal 6 Months Ago — Here Are 11 Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming

After growing up in Réunion Island, studying in South Africa, working for a bit in Berlin, Germany, then going back home before taking the plunge and moving all the way to rural Quebec for a few months, I finally made it to Montreal!

Arriving at the peak of summer with no COVID-19 restrictions to ruin my festival season, I can honestly say that it was love at first sight — though I wish I had a little "Expat 101" lecture beforehand.

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Montreal's Trans Pride Celebration Is This Weekend & Here's What You Can Look Forward To

Montrealers may recall the "deplorable misunderstanding" that led to the cancellation of Montreal pride, but that doesn't mean queer celebrations are over until 2023. Aide aux trans du Quebec (ATQ), a trans advocacy and support organization, is holding a two-day trans pride bash with time for partying and for collective action.

It starts on Saturday, November 19 with a community day and LGBTQ market hosted at Bar le Cocktail. The event will be for all ages from 11 a.m. to three p.m., hosting community organizations and local entrepreneurs to sell trans-affirming products and share snacks.

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Montreal's Pride Parade Was Canceled Due To 'A Deplorable Misunderstanding,' A Report Says

It's official: Fierté Montréal messed up. A =report following an independent investigation concluded that the city's Pride parade should not have been cancelled last summer.

Phillipe Schnobb, the former chairman of the board of directors of the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), was appointed to shed some light on the abrupt cancellation on August 7.

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Montreal's Trans March For Liberation Drew A Crowd Of Hundreds & Some Pretty Awesome Signs

On the hot, humid Saturday of Pride week, hundreds of trans Montrealers and their allies gathered at Parc de L’espoir in preparation for the annual Trans March for Liberation.

The march’s organizer, queer activist Celeste Trianon, explained that the point is for trans people to gather, fight for their rights, and “continue fighting against all forms of institutionalized transphobia that affect us every day.”

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The Montreal Pride Parade Was Cancelled Because Someone Allegedly Forgot To Do Their Job

Montreal Pride this year was supposed to be a big one. Two years of pandemic cancellations had set high expectations for this year’s march, cancelled only hours before it was scheduled to begin.

Although proud Montrealers gathered in droves regardless, the last-minute axing of such a prominent event raised confusion and concern. Some even speculated that there was something suspicious about the closure.

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Montreal's Champlain Bridge Will Light Up Like A Rainbow To Mark The End Of The Pride Festival

The Champlain Bridge will light up in rainbow colours on Sunday evening to mark the end of Montreal's Pride Festival.

While this year's iconic parade was cancelled last minute, Montrealers can still watch the colours of the Pride flag illuminate the bridge and surrounding water on the Saint Lawrence River from sunset until 10 p.m.

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Montreal's Pride Parade Won't Be Taking Place This Year After All

Montreal's Pride parade is no longer happening this year. Organizers say a lack of volunteers on Sunday morning left them with too few people to station at intersections along the parade route to ensure safety.

"Security comes before everything else, so we had to cancel," Fierté Montréal spokesperson Nathalie Roy told MTL Blog.

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