Sainte-Rose en bleu inherits proud tradition of summer family celebrations

So it's done. The previous title of Grandes fêtes de Sainte-Rose is history. The festival's program, however, remains similar, including a series of major concerts, activities for the whole family, and a showpiece event – the grand fireworks show to cap off the week.

"Blue pyrotechnics are the most expensive of all colours and the most delicate to deliver. A fireworks show usually features blue content of 1% - 2%; but here, people can expect blue content of at least 20%," says Guy Cyr, president of the Laval Children's Museum, the organizer of the festival.

"It's just the beginning. A festival of this kind has enormous potential for the development of new dimensions, particularly in the realm of cultural attractions. The colour blue will complement and promote the culture and spirit of the celebration," notes Mr. Cyr.

Still with an eye to those who are light on their feet, for dance lovers of all stripes an evening of Dances of the World will follow a picnic organized for children of day camps, Thursday, August 7.

On the concluding weekend, August 9, 10 – the festival will feature rides on the mini-train for children, tam tam concerts, a performance of l'Harmonie de Laval, and other activities for all ages. Also on the program: an evening of poetry and prose in collaboration with the Société littéraire de Laval, and a Blue Velvet concert that will feature the Laval Youth String Orchestra, le Grand ensemble de musique urbaine, a repertoire of Quebec songs and a tribute to Frank Sinatra.