Samuel De Champlain Bridge: Special Illumination for Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Français
MONTREAL, June 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will be lit up in blue and white from sunset to 1 a.m. to celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
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