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August 15 celebrations in Dieppe to be offered free of charge

July 15, 2019, Moncton, N.-B. – The Congrès mondial acadien 2019 is proud to announce that the National Acadian Day celebrations, held on August 15, will be offered free of charge to all who wish to participate.
 
“Offering the National Acadian Day celebrations at no charge has always been an objective of the organizing committee and, thanks to effective planning and team management, we can make this event available to everyone. From families, to youth, and people from near and far, we want everyone to join us and take part in this celebration,” says Claudette Thériault, Chair of the CMA 2019.
 
A full day of activities will begin in Miscouche, Prince Edward Island, and will conclude in Dieppe, New Brunswick with the big National Acadian Day Show.
 
Schedule of the day:

10 a.m.: Flag raising at Miscouche church
 
10:30 a.m.: Mass at Miscouche church

11 a.m.: Unveiling of National Historic Site plaque 
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral of Moncton
 
12 p.m.: “Le début de la fête” at Place 1604 in Dieppe
15^th finale of Accros de la chanson, contest organized by the Fédération des jeunes francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick. 
In the afternoon: Caroline Savoie - Thomé Young - DJ Lu

5 p.m.: Official ceremony, National Acadian Day
Place 1604 in Dieppe

5:55 p.m.: Le Grand Tintamarre 
Departure at Place 1604 in Dieppe
Presented by: Eastlink

7 p.m.: National Acadian Day Show
MusiquArt site, Dieppe
Uni Coopération financière Stage
Featuring: Radio Radio, Les Hôtesses d’Hilaire, Comté de Clare, Jeremy Dutcher, Marc à Paul à Jos, Pierre Kwenders, Roddie Romero, Joseph Edgar, Les Hay Babies, Zachary Richard, Vishtèn, Maggie Savoie, Lisa LeBlanc, Edith Butler and the Greater Moncton Girls + Rock, 1755, Bois Joli, DJ Lu, the National Acadian Day dance troupe, Jass-Sainte Bourque

 
About Us
The 6th edition of the Congrès mondial acadien will take place from August 10 to August 24, 2019 in Prince Edward Island and Southeastern New Brunswick. The mission of the Congrès mondial acadien is to unite Acadians and all those interested in Acadian culture. For more information about the programming and event, visit www.cma2019.ca