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Festival Parade — event in Chéticamp & Margaree, Cape Breton

Festival Parade

Sunday, August 2, 2026 · 4:00 p.m. · Le Gabriel Restaurant & Lounge

A parade featuring floats and community groups travels through Chéticamp's core during Festival de l'Escaouette.

A parade route runs through central Chéticamp from St. Peter's Church to Les Trois Pignons, with floats, community groups, and live music. Previous years have featured over 60 entries.

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