Event Dates
From: Monday, June 23, 2025
To: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Also known as the Montreal Fireworks Festival, is the largest and most prestigious fireworks competition in the world.
L’International des Feux Loto-Québec, also known as the Montreal Fireworks Festival, is the largest and most prestigious fireworks competition in the world. It has been held yearly in La Ronde over the Dolphins lake, since 1985. Note, this event takes place each Wed and Sun from the 29th of June to the 10th of August.
- Visiting Montreal? Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites, is a 4 star hotel rated “Superb” by guests and offering great rates, spacious rooms and a pool. It is located close to the gay village and the firework displays.
Where to watch the fireworks?
- Next Edition: Monday 23rd June – Sunday 10th August, 2025.
- Countries from around the world compete to be crowned champions of the International Fireworks Competition in Montreal each year. This jaw-dropping competition between international pyrotechnicians transforms Montréal’s skies.
- BOOK YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT IN ADVANCE.
- The fireworks are launched from inside Six Flags amusement park La Ronde (situated on Île Sainte-Hélène across from the historic Old Port of Montréal) and explode over the St. Lawrence River right beside the spectacular Jacques-Cartier Bridge.
- On the Wednesday and Saturday evenings, the Jacques Cartier Bridge turns pedestrian, making it a great spot for a landmark view of the pyrotechnics. The competition marries music to the ancient fiery art of fireworks, in a percussive, “pyromusical” display that can be seen and heard right across the city.
- To hear the explosions timed to musical crescendos, the grandstands at La Ronde amusement park are the best bet. You’ll need tickets, but they’ll get you admission to the rest of the park, too.
- Check out the top hotels located closest to the park
Tickets
- Reserve a comfy Adirondack chair for one of the eight “Grands Feux Loto-Québec” fireworks events in Quebec’s Place des Canotiers park on the St. Lawrence river. Enjoy two drinks with your ticket.
Where to stay in Gay Montreal
- Montreal has a compact Gay Village with an upbeat vibe and a lively club scene. In summer, the main drag, Rue Sainte-Catherine, is pedestrian-only and strung with pink decorations, and bars and eateries spill onto terraces in the street.
The following hotels are close to all the gay bars and are just a short taxi ride away from the Firework displays.
Sofitel Montreal, Hôtel Le Cantlie, Le St-Martin Hotel, Hotel Zero 1
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
William Gray is our favourite hotel.
great service and close to everything!
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Montreal has one of the largest gay villages in the world. Trendy bars, cafes, restaurants and clubs lined from St-Hubert Street to De Lorimier Street on Saint Catherine Street, and between Sherbrooke Street and René Lévesque Boulevard on Amherst Street, a distance of nearly two kilometres,
1155 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3A 2N3, Canada
Ideally situated in the historic Golden Square Mile of downtown Montreal, the hotel's unrivaled
offers exceptional service and contemporary sophistication.With a number of state-of-the art meeting rooms and elegant banquet facilities,
can help make any occasion or presentation unforgettable. Allow the hotel service team to assist you from planning an event to its completion.1110 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3A 1G9, Canada
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and in the city centre, Hotel Le Cantlie Suites offers WiFi access and a .Guestrooms at the Hotel Le Cantlie Suites are
and feature European-style kitchens with a and refrigerator, ideal for families.980 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O, Montréal, QC H3A 1N4, Canada
Le St-Martin Hotel Centre-ville – Hotel Particulier is
above Montreal’s . An , located above the restaurant, is available along with in the guest .While staying at the Le Saint Martin Hotel, each room also provides a 42-inch flat-screen cable TV. A minibar is in the rooms.
1 Boulevard René-Lévesque E, Montréal, QC H2X 3Z5, Canada
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hotel features an outdoor terrace offering panoramic of Montréal’s Spectacles. A is featured in all guest rooms.All the soundproofed rooms at Hotel Zero 1 have a flat-screen cable TV. Guests will find an iPod docking station and free WiFi. Rooms with separate seating areas are available, and all rooms have a
of the city or the hotel’s atrium lobby.1019 Rue St-Hubert, Montréal, QC H2L 3Y3, Canada
Offering free WiFi and free private parking, La Conciergerie- 2 Stories with Private Rooftop is located in a quiet neighborhood a block from Old Montreal and close to eclectic Gay Village. close to the gay bars
1241 R. Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3K9, Canada
The apartment has 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. private parking available on site and free WiFi.
916 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2E7, Canada
This apartment includes 3 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Air conditioning and free WiFi
1303 Rue Montcalm, Montréal, QC H2L 3G6, Canada
The property offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV with DVD player, a balcony and a terrace. There is a full kitchen and dining area. Free WiFi access is also available. city and garden views close to restaurants and shops.
1171 Rue Ste Catherine East Montreal, QC H1B, Canada
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1111 Sainte-Catherine Street East Montreal, QC H2L 2G2,
Canada Men only strip club with two bars & private booths for lap dances
1681 St Catherine St E, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2J5, Canada
Gay bar with talented erotic dancers
1365 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2H7, Canada
The District Vidéo Lounge is a friendly and lively gay bar-restaurant in the Village, which presents a unique concept of videos on demand. Our customers can access the mobile version of our website and proceed with their special video requests from our bank of more than 85,000 videos.
1272 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2H2, Canada
Hip craft cocktail & beer gay bar with a limited menu of creative bistro plates & a cool vibe.
1812 Rue Ste-Catherine Est Montreal, QC H2X 1Z6, Canada
Since its opening on December 5, 1995, Le Stud Montreal has stood out in the gay village of Montreal. Its motto "A bar for men, where men love men." represents its customers well.
1295 R. Atateken, Montréal, QC H2L 3K9, Canada
Established in 1981, this easygoing gathering place with a shaded terrace hosts karaoke nights. Mixed gay and str8
1171 Rue Ste-Catherine East Montreal, QC H2X 1Z6, Canada
Gay venue spread over 3 floors 1 bar 2 discos
1669 Rue Sainte-Catherine E, Montréal, QC H2L 2S3, Canada
Moody, red-lit gay lounge featuring karaoke nights, drag shows & traditional cocktails.
1115 Sainte-Catherine St East Montreal, QC H2L 2G2, Canada
Gay Cabaret bar one of the best in town
1950 Boulevard de Maisonneuve East Montreal, QC H2K 2C9, Canada
Taboo has been in business for over 20 years. We are a very popular male strip club for men. Every night is a different night, Gay male Strip bar with lap dancers
1171 Sainte-Catherine St East , QC H2L 3G6, Canada
Unity is located in the heart of the gay village of Montreal. With 2 rooms, a VIP lounge and large terrace on the roof, Unity is recognized to be a place where we have fun in a friendly, festive and respectful environment. Unity is a place that appeals to a varied and diverse clientele that likes to party in a relaxed and unpretentious club. Concerned about the quality of its events, the Unity team offers parties that live up to its reputation, drag shows, go-go Boys
1315 Sainte-Catherine St East Montreal, QC H2L 2H2, Canada
3 bars, 3 atmospheres, DJ every night. Staff very Kind, Patio on summer. ATM on the premise. Gay Leather, rubber, denim fetish bar
917 Sainte-Catherine St East Montreal, QC H2L 3N5, Canada
Mixed gay, The Circus is the largest after-hours entertainment complex in Canada. Ranked 19th in the world in the DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2012, the Circus offers 3 venues that host world-class electronic music events from Thursday to Sunday. House, Trance, Techno and all other styles of electronic music are represented there.
1673 Sainte-Catherine St East Montreal, QC H2L 2S3, Canada
Gay bar older crowd Show bar with singer from Friday to Sunday. Karaoke Thursday.
1218 Sainte-Catherine St East Montreal, QC H2L 2G9, Canada
Gay karaoke and piano bar
The Date Karaoke offers you a unique experience. With over 35,000 songs listed, you can't get bored! Come and try a song and become a star for a moment!
2093 Rue de la Visitation Montreal, QC H2L 3E1, Canada
Gay country & western dance club
Club Bolo offers dance classes and evenings. It is also a social club where people enjoy meeting. The sense of hospitality and friendship has characterized us for more than 20 years! We are a non-profit organization run 100% by volunteers.
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