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Montréal, Canada and the Jazz Festival (July 2009)

In 2004, the Guinness Book of World Records named the Montréal Jazz Festival the largest jazz festival the world. It is the most popular of the many festivals held in Montréal every year. In 2009, two and-a-half million people attended. It takes place in July, which, weather-wise, is one of the best times of the year to visit the city. Most of the 650 concerts, which are spread out over 13 days, are free. It is a great way to get outside and to enjoy some great music, to revel in the festive atmosphere and party with the locals while experiencing the true flavor of French Canada.
Montréal, Canada and the Jazz Festival Cover Page.
Montréal, Canada and the Jazz Festival Cover Page.		 Map of Canada with the star indicating Montréal.
Map of Canada with the star indicating Montréal.		 Welcome sign for the Jazz Festival.
Welcome sign for the Jazz Festival.		 Me posing in front of the sign. This cat was prominent on many Jazz Festival billboards.
Me posing in front of the sign. This cat was prominent on many Jazz Festival billboards.
A great tattoo shop sign off of St. Catherine Street.
A great tattoo shop sign off of St. Catherine Street.		 Logo for the jazz festival.
Logo for the jazz festival.		 The jazz festival cat on a perforated metal sign.
The jazz festival cat on a perforated metal sign.		 There were other exhibitions going on at the jazz fest such as this fire show.
There were other exhibitions going on at the jazz fest such as this fire show.
This guy who was twirling the torches looked diabolical!
This guy who was twirling the torches looked diabolical!		 These women were holding what looked like fans of fire.
These women were holding what looked like fans of fire.		 They were manipulating the flames in unison.
They were manipulating the flames in unison.		 Two more female performers who were in the fire exhibition.
Two more female performers who were in the fire exhibition.
It looked like these women had shields of fire.
It looked like these women had shields of fire.		 The diabolical-looking performer was manipulating the flame within this triangle.
The diabolical-looking performer was manipulating the flame within this triangle.		 One of the many jazz performances that went on in the evening.
One of the many jazz performances that went on in the evening.		 Reflection on the pool at Place des Arts in downtown Montréal.
Reflection on the pool at Place des Arts in downtown Montréal.
Many people were hanging out at Place des Arts for the Jazz Festival
Many people were hanging out at Place des Arts for the Jazz Festival		 The crowds are visible to the left of the pool.
The crowds are visible to the left of the pool.		 Written on this building, it says that it is the 30th anniversary of the Montréal Jazz Festival.
Written on this building, it says that it is the 30th anniversary of the Montréal Jazz Festival.		 These bulbs on the lamp post were reflecting different colors.
These bulbs on the lamp post were reflecting different colors.
Many spectators were gathering for a major musical performance.
Many spectators were gathering for a major musical performance.		 The people were reveling in the party atmosphere and enjoying the music.
The people were reveling in the party atmosphere and enjoying the music.		 Since the bandstand was so far away, the performers appeared on huge outdoor monitors.
Since the bandstand was so far away, the performers appeared on huge outdoor monitors.		 This busy array of lights was suspended over the spectators.
This busy array of lights was suspended over the spectators.
Another talented group of jazz musicians and singers who were performing.
Another talented group of jazz musicians and singers who were performing.		 This red-haired lady was one of the lead singers.
This red-haired lady was one of the lead singers.		 This guy was the other lead singer.
This guy was the other lead singer.		 As I recall, this group had kind of a Reggae beat.
As I recall, this group had kind of a Reggae beat.
Another group that performed that night.
Another group that performed that night.		 Great storefront window for a store called Place Dupuis. The sign in French says, Spring starts here.
Great storefront window for a store called "Place Dupuis." The sign in French says, "Spring starts here."		 Another creative storefront window.
Another creative storefront window.		 It looks like a combination of a Mardi Gras mask and Native American clothing with war feathers!
It looks like a combination of a Mardi Gras mask and Native American clothing with war feathers!
This sign makes me crave a Slush Puppie!
This sign makes me crave a Slush Puppie!		 A sculpture of shoes with yellow souls that looked like a sunflower.
A sculpture of shoes with yellow souls that looked like a sunflower.		 This is the best store window displays for a glasses store that I have ever seen.
This is the best store window displays for a glasses store that I have ever seen.		 A raccoon wearing glasses in a knocked over trash can filled with roses.
A raccoon wearing glasses in a knocked over trash can filled with roses.
These raccoons are stacked up piggy back on top of each other. Nice shades on the one on top!
These raccoons are stacked up piggy back on top of each other. Nice shades on the one on top!		 Another raccoon wearing glasses. Since they usually come out at night, they must need them!
Another raccoon wearing glasses. Since they usually come out at night, they must need them!		 These oversized chess boards were in Berri Square between Blvd. de Maisonneuve and St. Catherine Street in Montréal.
These oversized chess boards were in Berri Square between Blvd. de Maisonneuve and St. Catherine Street in Montréal.		 I've seen people playing chess in the park before, but never on this scale!
I've seen people playing chess in the park before, but never on this scale!
Impressive sculpture at Berri Square.
Impressive sculpture at Berri Square.		 One of many really interesting murals that people have done in Montréal.
One of many really interesting murals that people have done in Montréal.		 An iridescent orange and purple mural of a rock band.
An iridescent orange and purple mural of a rock band.		 Church of Saint Jean on the corner of St. Catherine and Bullion Streets.
Church of Saint Jean on the corner of St. Catherine and Bullion Streets.
Carved into the side of the church is what appears to be a saint, possibly Saint Jean.
Carved into the side of the church is what appears to be a saint, possibly Saint Jean.		 These musicians were performing blues in the afternoon.
These musicians were performing blues in the afternoon.		 Every day is like Halloween at Foufounes Électriques in Montréal!
Every day is like Halloween at Foufounes Électriques in Montréal!		 Intricate doorway of La Patrie building off of St. Catherine Street in Montréal.
Intricate doorway of La Patrie building off of St. Catherine Street in Montréal.
Close-up of the ironwork.
Close-up of the ironwork.		 Another group that performed on another evening of the jazz fest.
Another group that performed on another evening of the jazz fest.		 He was a lead singer of the group.
He was a lead singer of the group.		 This guitar player looks a lot like Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull.
This guitar player looks a lot like Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull.
He was jamming away that night!
He was jamming away that night!		 View of the masses of people who attended the 2009 Montréal Jazz Festival.
View of the masses of people who attended the 2009 Montréal Jazz Festival.		 Brazilian music was performed on this stage.
Brazilian music was performed on this stage.		 The performers were gearing up.
The performers were gearing up.
I don't remember her name, but this lady's voice was phenomenal!
I don't remember her name, but this lady's voice was phenomenal!		 Unlike the previous night when we were there, they turned the fountains on at Place des Arts.
Unlike the previous night when we were there, they turned the fountains on at Place des Arts.		 Close-up of the fountains spewing and of the barrel sculpture.
Close-up of the fountains spewing and of the barrel sculpture.		 A view of this billboard of the psychedelic jazz festival cat.
A view of this billboard of the psychedelic jazz festival cat.
Colorful green façade of the Palais des Congrès de Montréal.
Colorful green façade of the Palais des Congrès de Montréal.		 The front of the Palais des Congrès de Montréal.
The front of the Palais des Congrès de Montréal.		 We were walking by the periphery of Chinatown. I spotted this colorful example of Chinese architecture.
We were walking by the periphery of Chinatown. I spotted this colorful example of Chinese architecture.		 Next, we walked down to the Old Port in Montréal where many boats were docked.
Next, we walked down to the Old Port in Montréal where many boats were docked.
One of many large ships that we passed by at the Old Port.
One of many large ships that we passed by at the Old Port.		 The Umiak I is a very large vessel.
The Umiak I is a very large vessel.		 Closer view of the Umiak I, which is from St. Johns.
Closer view of the Umiak I, which is from St. Johns.		 Lights were reflecting into the water off of the bow.
Lights were reflecting into the water off of the bow.
Full view of the bow of the Umiak I.
Full view of the bow of the Umiak I.		 These two ships were docked so close together, that they are practically touching each other.
These two ships were docked so close together, that they are practically touching each other.		 Dome of the Bonsecours Market glowing in the distance at night.
Dome of the Bonsecours Market glowing in the distance at night.		 Tower near the Old Port with a sign for the Pirates Corsaires et Flibustiers.
Tower near the Old Port with a sign for the "Pirates Corsaires et Flibustiers."
Close-up of a similar sign, which is for an exposition at Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archeology and History of Montréal.
Close-up of a similar sign, which is for an exposition at Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archeology and History of Montréal.		 Sign for a pâtisserie located near Place Jacques-Cartier.
Sign for a pâtisserie located near Place Jacques-Cartier.		 Place Jacques-Cartier lit up at night with Montréal's City Hall in the background.
Place Jacques-Cartier lit up at night with Montréal's City Hall in the background.		 Close-up of Montréal's City Hall.
Close-up of Montréal's City Hall.
View of City Hall's tower illuminated at night.
View of City Hall's tower illuminated at night.		 These funky orange sculptures were in front of City Hall.
These funky orange sculptures were in front of City Hall.		 Close-up of one of the orange balls.
Close-up of one of the orange balls.		 My cat once had a toy that looked like these!
My cat once had a toy that looked like these!
Illuminated fountain at night in Montréal's Vauquelin Square.
Illuminated fountain at night in Montréal's Vauquelin Square.		 Statue of Louis Nicolas Vauquelin (1763 - 1829), who was a French pharmacist and chemist.
Statue of Louis Nicolas Vauquelin (1763 - 1829), who was a French pharmacist and chemist.		 View of the Montréal skyline at night as seen near Vauquelin Square.
View of the Montréal skyline at night as seen near Vauquelin Square.		 Dome of the old Palace of Justice in Montréal illuminated at night.
Dome of the old Palace of Justice in Montréal illuminated at night.
View of the colorful glass façade of the Champ-de-Mars Metro station at night.
View of the colorful glass façade of the Champ-de-Mars Metro station at night.		 A beautiful wooden doorway surrounded by ivy in Old Montréal.
A beautiful wooden doorway surrounded by ivy in Old Montréal.		 I saw this amazing 3-dimensional neon sign in front of a head shop on St. Catherine Street.
I saw this amazing 3-dimensional neon sign in front of a head shop on St. Catherine Street.		 A Reggae band that we saw on my last night at the Montréal Jazz Festival.
A Reggae band that we saw on my last night at the Montréal Jazz Festival.
A guitar player and two of the singers.
A guitar player and two of the singers.		 This guy with the dreadlocks was the lead singer. He looked a bit like Bob Marley.
This guy with the dreadlocks was the lead singer. He looked a bit like Bob Marley.		 Interesting blue lighting effects on this sound stage.
Interesting blue lighting effects on this sound stage.		 Thousands of spectators for another Reggae group. This stage can accommodate the largest crowds since streets were eliminated.
Thousands of spectators for another Reggae group. This stage can accommodate the largest crowds since streets were eliminated.
Lights were blazing over the stage.
Lights were blazing over the stage.		 The Reggae singers were shown on huge monitors since the stage was so far away.
The Reggae singers were shown on huge monitors since the stage was so far away.		 This woman Reggae singer is very famous and was sensational.
This woman Reggae singer is very famous and was sensational.		 This woman was phenomenal, too.
This woman was phenomenal, too.
Three of the Reggae performers were onstage at the same time.
Three of the Reggae performers were onstage at the same time.		 While the performance was going on, images in light were reflected on some of the surrounding buildings.
While the performance was going on, images in light were reflected on some of the surrounding buildings.		 Some of the reflections were abstract, while others were not.
Some of the reflections were abstract, while others were not.		 In front of me was a huge crowd of people. Everyone was enjoying the great music and party atmosphere!
In front of me was a huge crowd of people. Everyone was enjoying the great music and party atmosphere!

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