Government of Canada supports the Fête du chocolat de Bromont
May 12, 2014 – Bromont, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced $31,000 in funding for the 14th Fête du chocolat de Bromont (Bromont Chocolate Festival), which will take place from May 17 to 25, 2014.
This funding, provided by the Government of Canada through the Local Festivals component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, will help bring together Bromont residents and visitors for a festive event that celebrates chocolate in all its forms.
“By featuring a popular food like chocolate and offering a wide range of activities for all ages and tastes, the Fête du chocolat has won the heart of the population and become a solid part of Bromont tradition.”
—Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“The Fête du chocolat would like to thank the Government of Canada for its support, which has made it possible to hire more than 50 local artists and artisans and to showcase Bromont’s built heritage in a festive atmosphere amid the rich smell of chocolate. The Festival is also proud to have received the support of its community for the last 14 years.”
—Michel Bilodeau, Executive Director, Fête du chocolat de Bromont
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