The Fête du Lac des Nations drew to a close in Sherbrooke on Sunday and although the public was in attendance every evening despite the rain, it is now necessary to restore the park after the festival-goers have passed through.
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The Lac des Nations Festival was a success. Although it was raining, the festival-goers were there.
According to preliminary information, 150,000 people moved, 30,000 of them on Saturday. The box office was closed, a first in the festival’s history.
“We have made the decision to close the checkout to ensure security on site and to keep the customer experience interesting. We also wanted to recognize our day tickets and our pre-sold passes,” said Fête du Lac des Nations Director General Cindy Trottier.
The rain caused damage to the construction site. Trampled lawns and holes need to be repaired. “The rain is soaking the ground and people are stomping on it,” said Marc Landry, Sherbrooke City Parks Department Superintendent.
The dismantling crews have been hard at work since Monday morning. The Ville de Sherbrooke will then assess the condition of the Jacques Cartier Park and carry out the work. A dozen city employees will be on duty over the next few days.
Thus, the bike path will reopen on Wednesday and the park will be open to the public again on Thursday.
However, some major damage may take longer to repair. Some areas may therefore be closed to give teams time to complete work.
After a well-deserved break, the Fête du Lac des Nations team is focusing on the 2024 edition. The organization is already exploring programmes, partnerships and new features.