Bells, prayers and lights for celebrations marking Montreal’s 375th birthday
Montreal is ready for its 375th birthday Wednesday, with a number of scheduled events and high-profile political guests to mark the milestone.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Philippe Couillard and Mayor Denis Coderre are expected to attend some of the festivities highlighting the occasion.
Montreal, known at the time as Ville-Marie, was founded May 17, 1642, and the city has planned a series of events all day Wednesday.
— At 8:30 a.m., dignitaries will leave city hall on foot for the nearby Notre-Dame Basilica.