L’International des Feux Loto-Québec Unveils the 2016 Programme
A trip from The Wild West to a Yellow Brick Road
Montreal, Friday, March 18, 2016 – La Ronde is proud to present its 32nd edition of L’International des Feux Loto-Québec, July 2 – 30, 2016. Continuing with a history of innovation, the 2016 edition remains faithful to the tradition of quality that characterizes the competition, featuring eight of the most prestigious firms in the world, presenting a customized show to thrill and delight guests from around the world.
In addition to the Saturday shows scheduled for July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; fireworks will also be presented on Wednesday July 6, 20 and 27.
This 32nd edition of L’International des Feux Loto-Québec is a masterful array of lights and sounds. The season will open with Our Heroes – A Celebration of Heroes, honoring time-honoured characters from video games to comics. Other themes will include A Musical Ride, The Joy of Life and The Wild West, celebrating the music of Ennio Morricone. The event will conclude with a Tribute to Elton John, featuring mega hits such as Circle of Life, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and the Grammy Award – winning Candle in the Wind.
Tickets go on sale soon. For more information, visit www.laronde.com
| Opening | Feu d’artifice Apogée | Sat, July 2 | Our Heroes | Musicians from the Royal 22nd Regiment revisit musical themes of fictional heroes from movies and videogames. |
| Chile | PIROTECNIA SPA | Wed, July 6 | A Musical Ride | The soundtrack of our lives: fascinating, moving, entertaining! |
| Canada | Big Bang Fireworks Inc. | Sat, July 9 | The Wild West | Western music in all its glory, from favourite mainstream country songs to Ennio Morricone’s legendary movie scores |
| Switzerland | Sugyp | Sat, July 16 | Switzerland e-motions |
Emotions, emoticons, fireworks, music… the perfect canvas for an amazing summer night! |
| USA | Western Enterprises, Inc. | Wed, July 20 | Dance to the Colours of Light | Summer Night, Party Night! Let’s celebrate and dance! |
| Spain | RICASA | Sat, July 23 | Cinemagia | A declaration of love… to life, cinema, and outstanding movie scores |
| Sweden | Göteborgs FyrverkeriFabrik AB | Wed, July 27 | The Joy of Life | Let’s celebrate the wonders of life: love, friendship, happiness, music and dance |
| Finale des Étoiles Loto-Québec | Melrose Pyrotecnics, Inc.
& La Ronde |
Sat, July 30 | A Tribute to Elton John |
A night as flamboyant as the legendary music and style of Elton John |
Every year the fireworks competition attracts close to three million people, making it one of Quebec’s most attended events. L’International des Feux Loto-Québec proudly acknowledges the support of prestigious partners such as Loto-Québec and le ministère du Tourisme, two important Quebec institutions that recognize the event’s economic impact and worldwide following.
Technical details and ticket sales
Reserved seating may be purchased at www.laronde.com soon. For information concerning corporate and group rates, contact the La Ronde sales office at 514-397-7777 or venteslaronde@sixflags.com. Please note that all shows start at 10 PM, rain or shine.
For the very best deal, purchase a La Ronde Season Pass. For a limited time, the passes are only $49.99 each (plus taxes and service charges) when you buy two or more. The offer includes free parking and a free Sports Bottle. Details at www.laronde.com.
Sponsors and partners
We offer heartfelt thanks to our valued sponsors and partners: primary sponsor Loto-Québec; associate partner le ministère du Tourisme; official suppliers Belle Gueule, Cousino-Macul and the OMNI Mont-Royal.
We are also proud to welcome Tim Hortons as our new collaborator sponsor in 2016.
About the event
The event, which was originally known as Concours international d’art pyrotechnique de Montréal (Montreal International Fireworks Competition) was launched in 1985. Today it is the most prestigious event of its kind in the world and it has been a member of the Major International Events Network (MIEN) since 2000.
About La Ronde and Six Flags
La Ronde is the property of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.3 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 55 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions including up-close animal encounters, and spectacular events such as Fright Fest® and Holiday in the Park®. For more information, visit sixflags.com.
