Summer festival season is here, and here’s a list of what’s on this week: Jazz Fest The Montreal International Jazz Festival is in high gear until July 5. In its 45th year, there are more than 350 concerts to choose from, many of which are free. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new and notable artists. Grammy award-winning rapper Nas will be in town for the festival, performing on June 28 and 29 at Place des Arts. Actor Jeff Goldblum brings his musical stylings to town alongside the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. June 30 is your chance to see them live at Place des Arts. Canada Day Canada Day is on Tuesday, and the Old Port of Montreal is set to host a number of festivities at the Clock Tower Pier. There will be face painting, games and lots more fun for the whole family. Additionally, there will be a swearing-in ceremony for new Canadians, a traditional salute by the Canadian Armed Forces and the traditional sharing of cupcakes. The borough of Pierrefonds-Roxoboro is also hosting July 1 celebrations, with help from Montreal’s own Simple Plan, who are set to perform. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at École de l’Altitude (5060 des Sources Blvd.) and is set to arrive at Pierrefonds Community High School (13800 de Pierrefonds Blvd.) between 12 and 12:30 p.m. The festivities, complete with an amusement park, food trucks and various creative activities, are set to end with fireworks at 10 p.m.
