My path from metro to the Botanical Gardens is
impeded by hundreds of orange jerseyed cyclists at the finish line--another
cycling event in Montreal. The name on
the marquee is Pierre Lavoie, a three time Iron Man champion whose 2 children
died from a rare disease called Lactic Acidosis. He spends much of his energy in encouraging
healthy lifestyles in children and fundraising for research into rare diseases.
Francofolies is much more local than some of
the other festivals that take place in Montreal. I wander up the street to the Quartier des
Spectacles and hang out with the crowds, the performer unknown to me. King Melrose comes on stage. His song was played on the radio for the
first time this year. I recognize the
catchy tune, “Sauve my soul”. I am getting
into the FrancoPop.
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