A Day in June (movie)

A Day in June (movie)

  • Production country: Canada
  • Production companies: ONF | NFB
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release date: 1/1/1958
  • Run time: 23 min.

Movie description

This short documentary profiles Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day parade in Montreal in 1959. The annual parade takes place every June 24th in memory of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the patron saint of Québec. Candid shots of youngsters preparing their costumes for the festivities are partnered with a lively jazz soundtrack. All the Montrealers and out-of-town tourists featured in this film avidly participate in a public festivity that is dear to their hearts.