MONTREAL — Giant puppets, street parties and social media-savvy bridge lights are just some of the ways Montreal is planning to celebrate its 375th birthday next year. The date coincides with the 150th anniversary of Canada’s founding and, to celebrate, the city is throwing itself a $100-million bash that includes cultural and historical events, festivals and shows to run throughout 2017. “We needed to give some love back to Montreal, and also to bring some tourism to Montreal.”Cette semaine, découvrons Montréal-Nord et ses trésors cachés! The bridge will be fitted with 2,800 lights that will change colour according to the season. Not all Montrealers are on board with the lavish celebrations, and some of the anniversary projects have been met with criticism.

Source: National Post September 16, 2016 12:00 UTC