Over the years, the International Balloon Festival has proudly become the emblem of our city and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is now the national Hot Air Balloon capital.
For members of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu City Council, it’s important that the scope of our event represents our region and unfolds beyond the nine days of the festival’s duration.
This summer, the International Balloon Festival has left its footprint in various places in the city. It has been a lever to improve the Vieux-Saint-Jean’s program, improve the experience in major summer events and amaze the young and the elders. The festival also contributed to improving the cultural life by presenting different shows.
These are more than thirty activities that have been offered by the International throughout the summer to reinforce existing events or to enhance your summer outings.
August 13, 2019, is dedicated to the residents of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, to whom we offer free entrance to the festival site by showing proof of residency.
This festival is yours: enjoy!
Alain Laplante
Mayor of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
