Activities

Christmas parades 2012

November 6, 2012
Quebec City

For the 11th Edition of the Toys parade in Quebec City, the toys will come to life. On Saturday, November 17, you’ll be able to see beautiful floats, marching bands, entertainers and mascots. The parade will begin at 3:00 p.m. on St-Vallier, in St-Roch, and turn on St-Joseph Street to end on street St-Dominique. Like every year, children will have the opportunity to give toys to the helpers who will donate it to the Fondation Réno-Jouets.

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