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ST. JEAN BAPTISTE DAY

St. Jean Baptiste Day family picnic

Jun 5, 2019 | 7:35 AM

RED DEER- This St. Jean Baptiste Day, June 24, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., the public is invited to join the Métis Nation of Alberta Local 492 – Region 3, the ACFA régionale de Red Deer, and the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) for a family picnic in Heritage Square.

Settle into the green space surrounding the MAG and enjoy a picnic with family and friends.

Bring your own picnic basket, or purchase food from the food truck onsite.

Activities include, live fiddling music by Brianna Lizotte, a performance by the Olds Youth Mètis Dancers, and tours of the exhibit The Witness Blanket.

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Admission to this event is free, donations are gratefully accepted.

The MAG is located at 4525 47A Ave. and Heritage Square is located just a few steps to the south.

In case of inclement weather the entire event will move to the Golden Circle.

“We are proud to celebrate St. Jean-Baptiste Day with the ACFA and the Metis Nation of Alberta,” says Lorna Johnson, Executive Director of the MAG. “It is a great opportunity for everyone to come and enjoy and learn about our Quebecois and Metis heritage. Everyone is welcome!”

For more details visit: www.reddeermuseum.com.