Here’s a summary of the provided text, focusing on the key information and events related to the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations in Quebec:
Celebrations Focus: The celebrations highlighted the 50th anniversary of the song “People of the Country,” considered by manny as Quebec’s national anthem. It was first sung by Gilles Vigneault on June 20, 1975. Evening Show: An evening show at Maisonneuve Park featured various artists, including Robert Charlebois, Sara Dufour, Loud, and others. They performed classics from Quebec’s repertoire. Province-Wide Events: The Organizing Committee of the National Day stated that 650 events were scheduled across the province for Saint-Jean Baptiste.
Customary Parade: The Saint-Jean parade started at Rachel and Molson streets in Montreal and ended at Maisonneuve Park. Thousands of Montrealers participated.
