Back to SearchDieppe, N.B. – This year, Dieppe is hosting a colourful Acadian Day with family activities beginning in the afternoon and a program of musical performances by popular Acadian artists that will have you singing and dancing all night.
Come celebrate Acadia as a family at Place 1604 in a festive atmosphere provided by the music of DJ Bones and many activities for children on site. Then take part in a traditional tintamarre and show your Acadian colours in the streets around City Hall and Place 1604. Cap off the evening with performances by Seconde Nation, Lisa LeBlanc and Radio Radio starting at 7 p.m.
Here is the detailed schedule for the day:
2:30 p.m. – Site opens: music by DJ Bones and family activities, such as inflatable games, crafts and face painting.
6 p.m. – Tintamarre around Place 1604
7 p.m. – Start of musical performances
- 7 p.m. Seconde Nation
Seconde Nation is a traditional Acadian folk band from New Brunswick. The band will perform original songs, traditional Acadian call-and-response songs and lively instrumentals featuring violins.
- 8:30 p.m. Lisa LeBlanc
At the age of 27, and with two albums and an EP to her name, this captivating Acadian singer-songwriter has been touring with her band for five years and has sold over 140,000 albums in two continents. Her moving, and sometimes heartrending, songs inspired by stories of heartbreak in love and friendships are reminiscent of the iconic works of Courtney Barnett, Bob Dylan and Dolly Parton.
- 9:45 p.m. Radio Radio
Making waves here and elsewhere, the electro hip-hop band Radio Radio, from the Maritimes, is living proof that language is no barrier in the music industry. With their eclectic Franco-Canadian straight talk and their joyful hip-hop melodies, Radio Radio is the exception that confirms the rule.
Food vendors will also be on site. Don't miss this festive and free annual gathering for young and old!
Info: 877.7900