Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | FIMMQ |
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| Formation | 1998 |
| Type | cultural event festival and tattoo |
| Legal status | Ended in 2014 |
| Purpose | festival that annually invites 20 bands and features 800 musicians in 40 activities, including popular concerts and special thematic events. |
| Headquarters | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada |
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Region served
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Quebec City, Quebec |
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Official language
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English, French |
| Website | www.fimmq.com |
The Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands (FIMMQ) was a big event in Quebec City. It featured amazing shows by military bands from Canada and other countries. There were also special display teams. This festival happened every August in Quebec City from 1998 to 2013.
The FIMMQ started in 1998. It was hosted by local military bands like Les Voltigeurs de Québec and the Royal 22e Régiment. Over the years, many military and some civilian bands came from all over the world. They came from countries like Germany, Australia, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom.
Outdoor shows were held for everyone in different places around the city. A special indoor show, called the Quebec City Military Tattoo, took place inside the Colisée Pepsi.
The festival was created by Jacques DuSault in 1998. He wanted to offer outdoor music shows to highlight the beauty of Old Quebec City. The Canadian Armed Forces helped a lot with the festival. After 15 years, the festival ended in 2013.
Quebec City Military Tattoo: A Grand Show
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The Quebec City Military Tattoo was a yearly show held in Quebec City. This city is the capital of the province of Quebec. The Tattoo was a main part of the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands (FIMMQ).
Since 2005, the Tattoo featured colorful and exciting performances. It included music, dance, and cool multi-media effects. All the countries that took part in the FIMMQ also performed at the Tattoo. Military bands would gather, sometimes with as many as 1200 musicians playing pipes and drums.
Before this festival, the first big show in Quebec City was in 1967. It was part of the Canadian Armed Forces Tattoo 1967. This event celebrated 100 years since Canada became a country. The Canadian Army organized it.
The 2008 Tattoo was the biggest one ever. It celebrated the FIMMQ's 10th anniversary and Quebec City's 400th birthday. Famous groups like the Alexandrov Ensemble and the Singapore Armed Forces Band performed that year.
Images for kids
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U.S. Navy Band performs in the Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec as part of the closing ceremonies of the 10th annual Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands
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The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard stands at parade rest during the closing ceremony of the 10th annual Quebec International Festival of Military Bands
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The U.S. Navy Band, led by Captain George N. Thompson, performs in the 10th annual Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands on the floor of the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec
