
Montreal’s Canada Day parade cancelled for a second year in a row, organizer says
MONTREAL — Montreal has cancelled its once-annual Canada Day parade for the second time in as many years, event organizers announced this week.
Chief organizer Nicolas Cowen announced the decision in a news release, citing a number of reasons for the cancellation including potential municipal worker job action, difficult relations with city departments and planning problems.
It’s the second consecutive year in which Montreal won’t have a parade — an event that began in 1977. Thursday’s announcement came less than two weeks before Canada Day.
“We understand this news is disappointing to many, especially the families, performers, volunteers, and attendees who look forward to this cherished tradition,” organizers said in a Facebook post. “The parade has not only been a celebration of Canada but a proud reflection of Montreal’s diversity, resilience, and community spirit.”