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Holiday festivities at the Esplanade Tranquille!
Montreal, December 7, 2023 - In a warm and magical setting, Montrealers and visitors alike are invited to experience the magic of the festive season at the Esplanade Tranquille, in the Quartier des Spectacles. From now until 4 January 2024, a host of free, original and fun-filled activities will be on offer for all the family, whether on the skating rink or in the comfort of the the Esplanade Tranquille pavilion, decorated by paper sculptor Pauline Loctin!
COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP
9, 10, 16 and 17 December, at 1.30 p.m.
Esplanade Tranquille Pavilion, Le Réfectoire
In collaboration with café La Chouette, young and old are invited to personalise delicious biscuits using a variety of colourful decorations.
DOES SANTA CLAUS SKATE?
December 16 and 24 at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Esplanade Tranquille skating rink
Santa Claus will be visiting the Esplanade Tranquille to put on his skates and greet skating fans, accompanied by one of his faithful elves.
STORIES FOR CHILDREN
23, 29 December and 4 January at 11 a.m., 11.45 a.m., 1 p.m. and 1.45 p.m.
Esplanade Tranquille Pavilion, Le Grand salon
Families are invited to travel through tales from Quebec, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama and West Africa. Camille, Miss Winnie J and Saulo will take turns telling them fascinating stories.
ENHARMONIQUE DE MONTRÉAL CHOIR
December 23 and 28 at 5, 6 and 7 p.m.
Around the staking rink of the Esplanade Tranquille
This choir of eight singers will bring their touch of magic with a repertoire of classic holiday songs.
PATINS PATINES - SPECIAL 31
31 December from 7.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Esplanade Tranquille skating rink
DJs Nana Zen and DJ Kelly invite the public to celebrate the arrival of the New Year to the rhythms of Afro-Caribbean sounds, upbeat Brazilian tunes and classics from the 90s and 2000s. A festive evening on skates not to be missed!
SCREENING OF HOLIDAY SHORTS
December 28 and January 3 at 5 p.m.
Esplanade Tranquille pavilion, Le Grand salon
Young and old alike will be swept away by enchanting stories and dazzling animation in short films from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). On 28 December, the theme will be winter, and on 3 January, the environment.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Skating rink open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and until 11 p.m. Thursday to Saturday.
Consult the detailed schedule and program details at: quartierdesspectacles.com/esplanadetranquille.
On-site equipment rental and sharpening service by Patin Patin.
Changing rooms and lockers available.
Free access
ABOUT THE QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES AND THE PARTNERSHIP
The Quartier des Spectacles is 20 years old! The Quartier des Spectacles is Montréal’s cultural heart, boasting North America’s most concentrated and diverse group of cultural venues as well as numerous festivals and events. The Quartier also hosts innovative urban installations involving cutting-edge lighting design and immersive environments. The Quartier des Spectacles has become an international showcase for digital public art.
The Quartier des Spectacles Partnership, founded in 2003, is a non-profit organization with more than 85 members active in the district. It is responsible for animating the Quartier des Spectacles by programming cultural activities, managing and animating public spaces, providing distinctive illumination and promoting the Quartier as a must-visit cultural destination. The Partnership benefits from the support of the Ville de Montréal.
More information: quartierdesspectacles.com
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MEDIA CONTACT
Mélanie Mingotaud
Communications Mingotwo
melanie@mingo2.ca
514 582-5272
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Chloé Goldstein
Quartier des Spectacles Partnership
chloe.goldstein@quartierdesspectacles.com
514 812-2193
