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The feast of Saint-Jean-Baptiste is celebrated in New France for the first time, with bonfires lit on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. The celebration will grow into a defining cultural holiday for French Canadians.
Dominion Day (later Canada Day) celebrations are held across Canada, with the 41st anniversary of Confederation marked by parades, fireworks and community events in cities and towns.
Canada celebrates its multicultural heritage on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recognizing both Quebec's Fête nationale and Canada's commitment to cultural diversity.