/R E P E A T -- Media Invitation - Another festive and cultural weekend at Parc Jean-Drapeau/

MONTRÉAL, July 15, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - After a successful first weekend, the party continues on July 15 and 16 at the Week-ends du monde. With many fun-filled family activities and breathtaking shows, visitors will be pleased by the programming of the second and last weekend of this free event that celebrates Montréal's cultural diversity through dance, music and culinary discoveries.

This weekend's headliners
Saturday July 15, 2017

• Festival Afro-Monde Ngondo at 7 p.m.
• Festival péruvien de Montréal
• Festival vénézuélien
• Journée Télé-Québec with shows from Salmigondis (1:30 p.m.) and Les Pourquoi 2 : le retour du grand roux (3 p.m.), plus the presence of the mascots Bob le bricoleur and Masha et Michka.

Sunday July 16, 2017

• Carnaval d'été brésilien de Montréal at 6 p.m.
• Festival national de la Colombie
• Festival du Jasmin Tunisien de Montréal
• Kids show at 2 p.m. : Bill Bestioles – Les insectes sur scène

Everyday at the Week-ends du monde

• Appease your taste buds by treating them to traditional local and international food at the Place des Saveurs TV5.
• Learn the basics of latin danses in a festive and lively setting at the Fiesta latina!
• Nod to Expo 67, this mythical event that allowed Québec to open up to the world and discover its many cultures.
• Have fun at one of the many family activities including circus workshops, face-painting, drum workshops, basketball, interactive sound experience and much more!

Getting to the Week-ends du monde The best way to get to the Parc and the Week-ends du monde is by public transportation.
	Dates:	Saturday July 15 and Sunday July 16, 2017
	Hours:	Noon to 10 p.m.
	Location :	Île Notre-Dame, Parc Jean-Drapeau
	Access:	By public transportation
		Jean-Drapeau subway station
		By car
		Jacques-Cartier Bridge, exit Parc Jean-Drapeau or
		Concorde Bridge, by Bonaventure expressway
		Limited parking on both islands
	Media parking:
		P-1 Parking (Accès des fournisseurs) For the access plan to P-1 parking, please consult the following link : http://bit.ly/2sPRlT5

SOURCE SOCIETE DU PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU

If you have any media inquiries during the event, please visit the Salon des partenaires or contact : Véronique Caissie, Société du parc Jean-Drapeau, 514 872-6679 ou 514 266-9716, [email protected]