The 48th annual Le Carnaval is underway Reminder

Carnaval des Compagnons
News Release

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Le Centre culturel Les Compagnons des francs loisirs anticipates its 48th annual Le Carnaval, which will be held from February 4 to 13, to be its greatest yet.

Many activities are planned for this fun filled week.

Opening ceremonies will be held on Sunday, February 6 at 1 pm at Memorial Gardens. There will be games for the kids as well as family skating. A Book Festival will also be held in the Memorial Gardens foyer.

Other activities during the week include concerts of all sorts, including a music festival “Quand ça nous chante” welcoming many Francophone artists, games night, pancake breakfasts and traditional suppers.

Le Carnaval has as primary objective to gather the francophone community of the Nipissing Region, especially the younger generations.

Carnaval buttons can be purchased for 2$ at the Centre culturel Les Compagnons des francs loisirs and at the Caisse Populaire of North Bay. Raffle tickets can also be purchased. You can visit the Centre culturel Les Compangons
website at http://www.lescompagnons.info

Le Carnaval has become, with its cultural and social repercussions, an important event for the entire community.

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