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Harper, Jean and Charest among those at Quebec City's 400th birthday

http://www.themix.com/news/14/national-news/748146 [2008-7-4]

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QUEBEC - Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Premier Jean Charest andGov. Gen. Michaelle Jean are among the dignitaries and politicianstaking part in Thursday's 400th birthday bash for Quebec City.

The day-long festivities have begun with comments from Jean and areto continue with other speeches before a parade of soldiers fromthe Royal 22nd regiment, which is based in Quebec City.

Antiwar protesters will also be on hand to express their oppositionto Canada's mission in Afghanistan.

Bells rang out in hundreds of Canadian towns and cities at 11 a.m.ET to mark the birthday.

Today's party wraps up with a giant concert and fireworks displayin the evening.

Samuel de Champlain founded the city on July 3, 1608.

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