The celebration was brought to Quebec by French settlers and marks the traditional feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, a Jewish preacher who baptized Jesus in the River Jordan.
It is a day of celebration in Quebec and was declared a public holiday in 1925.
Saint Jean Baptiste Day is also known as "la Saint-Jean", "St. John the Baptist Day", "Fête nationale du Québec" and "Quebec's National Holiday".
Festivities include fireworks, concerts and public gatherings in local parks.
Have a good St. Jean Day ... (click to see photos)
