Saint-Jean in Niagara: Celebrate French Culture and Community in Welland!

Bénévoles au BBQ là la Fête / Vance Badawey posing with volunteers from Club Richelieu during the Saint-Jean celebration of 2025.

Did you know that the Saint-Jean celebration in June is one of Canada’s oldest traditions? Long before settlers arrived in North America, European cultures lit massive bonfires to celebrate the summer solstice. This historic festival of light was later associated with St. John the Baptist. In the 17th century, French settlers brought this custom to … Plus