All Montreal cultural events cancelled until July 2

Mayor Valérie Plante announced on Twitter this afternoon that all planned cultural events in Montreal are officially cancelled until July 2.

Montréal has cancelled all cultural and sporting events on its territory until July 2, in order to limit public gatherings. It is a difficult decision because Montreal is a known destination for world class events and festivals. And we will be there to support our partners.

— Valérie Plante (@Val_Plante) April 7, 2020

This follows a string of announcements about all kinds of festivals and events being cancelled, from the Fringe and Metro Metro to the Jazz Fest, Francos and, just today, the Grand Prix and Montréal Complètement Cirque. By contrast, the Just for Laughs festival, which normally takes place in July, chose to postpone until September. ■

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