Quebec is preparing to honor one of its greats. Here’s what you need to know about the National Honors Ceremony for Karl Tremblay, which takes place Tuesday at the Bell Center at 7:30 p.m.
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Distribution on social networks
The 14,000 people who managed to snag a ticket to the Bell Center are at risk of being joined by thousands of others on social media, where the ceremony will be broadcast via the Cowboys Fringants Facebook page starting at 7:30 p.m. “A decision and a will of the family,” commented Ewan Sauves, press secretary to the Quebec premier. The free tickets were sold out just a few minutes after the box office opened last Thursday. The ceremony will also be broadcast on a screen outside the Bell Center.
A gathering at the Assumption Day
The town of Assomption, where Karl Tremblay lived with his family, organized a gathering on Tuesday from 7 p.m. to watch the national honoring ceremony on a big screen in the heart of Place Karl-Tremblay.
Speech by François Legault
At around 6:50 p.m., François Legault will make a statement to the media. Recall that the Prime Minister of Quebec had proposed a national funeral to the family of the Cowboys Fringants singer, who instead opted for a tribute ceremony.
A ceremony marked by music
The ceremony will take place between pieces by musicians from the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the screening of the film “America is Crying,” in which the group performs 16 notable songs from their repertoire in the great outdoors. Lyricist and guitarist Jean-François Pauzé, great friend and follower of Karl Tremblay, will also speak.
Condolence register
Until November 29th at 11:59 p.m. it is possible to leave sympathies and testimonies to the family of Karl Tremblay via this condolence register.
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An outcry for the resale of free tickets
Faced with tickets being resold for up to $500 by ticket selling sites and individuals on social media, Marie-Annick Lépine was quick to share her disagreement on her Facebook page. “Out of respect for Karl, I don’t want anyone to buy the tickets that are currently selling for $500.” Tickets were not available Monday morning on vols.ca, stubhub.ca and 514-billets.com.
Karl Tremblay died of prostate cancer on November 15 at the age of 47. The announcement of his departure caused great emotion in Quebec.
The national honors ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 28th at 7:30 p.m. at the Bell Center. The Bell Center doors will open at 6 p.m. For full details click here.