June 5 th to June 7 th, 2008
10 th edition of the Canadian Grand Prix Festival on Crescent

This year marks 10th edition of the official Canadian Grand Prix Festival on Crescent. Thanks to its street festivals and its urban animation, when Grand Prix rolls to town, Montreal is renowned world wide by F1 fans and thrill-seekers everywhere as being the best F1 racing city. Come and attend the largest F1 party in the world and experience the incredible atmosphere during those 3 highly animated days. You can enjoy several activities and free outdoor shows every night that are assisted by a giant screen, and you will have the opportunity to see real racing cars up close and visit a variety of booths that will make you discover the fascinating world of F1. For the ultimate Grand Prix experience, come see how we party on Crescent Street! 2008 Programming

Crescent Street Grand Prix of Canada Festival
10th Anniversary New Features and 2008 Programming

New features  

• Prestigious items related to motor-racing on sale at a charity auction organized by Honda (June 6 – 5:00 p.m. )
• Book signing of a Michel Vaillant-series comic book devoted to Gilles Villeneuve by editor Philippe Graton and author Zavier Chimits on June 5 starting at noon
• Participation of the Musée Gilles-Villeneuve celebrating its 20 th anniversary (June 5, 6, 7)
• Autograph-signing session with renowned Ultimate Fighting referee Big John McCarthy
• Magnificent Acura ALMS from the American LeMans racing series (June 5, 6, 7)
• Slap shot speed challenge with Junior de Montréal players (June 5, 6, 7)
• Frenetic performances on the new double-decker Budweiser stage (June 5, 6, 7)
• SONY interactive mobile unit equipped with the latest systems (June 5, 6, 7)
• Racing simulators , including the race on Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (June 5, 6, 7)
• Contests, draws, games, tastings and many more activities for the entire family!

Program

Thursday, June 5, 2008
12:00 p.m. Opening ceremonies (drivers Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello)
1:00 p.m. Autograph-signing session with boxer Sébastien Demers
2:00 p.m. Capueira Bud Rock on Crescent Street North
4:00 p.m. Official weigh-in for the « Budweiser Grand Prix III Boxing Gala »
4:30 p.m. Capueira Bud Rock on Crescent Street North
4:45 p.m. DJ STICH on the Budweiser stage
7:00 p.m. Budweiser presents Joshua (tribute to U2)
9:00 p.m. Budweiser presents Young Soul (alternative rock)

Friday, June 6, 2008
Noon DJ JF on the Budweiser stage
2:00 p.m. Capueira Bud Rock on Crescent Street North
4 p.m. Capueira Bud Rock on Crescent Street North
4:45 p.m. DJ STICH on the Budweiser stage
5:00 p.m. Honda Charity Auction
7:00 p.m. Budweiser presents Wicked Access (alternative rock)
9:00 p.m. Budweiser presents Tribute to Madonna

Saturday, June 7, 2008
Noon DJ JF on the Budweiser stage
2:00 p.m. Capueira Bud Rock on Crescent Street North
4:00 p.m. Capueira Bud Rock on Crescent Street North
4:45 p.m. DJ STICH on the Budweiser stage
5:00 p.m. Autograph-signing session with Vancouver Canucks’ Alexandre Burrows (until 7 p.m. )
7:00 p.m. Budweiser presents This Side Up (alternative rock)
9:00 p.m. Budweiser presents Shake Show Band