FRANCO-FUN ! Festival 2025

FRANCO-FUN ! FESTIVAL 2025 PROGRAMME

Starting at 3:00 PM – Event begins
Activities available from the start:

  • Francophone Market

  • Bubble Machine

  • Face Painting (ends at 7:00 PM)

  • Balloon Twisting

  • Live Painting by Indigenous Artists (5:00 PM to 7:00 PM)

  • Snow Cones and Popcorn

  • Games and Kites

  • Pickleball

  • BBQ and Hot Dogs – First hot dog is FREE (available from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM)

3:50 PM – 4:10 PM : Opening remarks and welcome speech

4:15 PM – 4:25 PM : Burundian Ethnocultural Dance Group

4:30 PM – 4:50 PM : Studio Cirque Performance

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM : Zak – The Challenge Tamer Show

6:00 PM – 6:10 PM : Rwandan Ethnocultural Dance Group

6:15 PM – 6:45 PM : Performance by Indigenous Group Sisters in Spirit

7:00 PM – 7:20 PM : Musical Performance by Willy Aristide

8:00 PM : Closing of the Franco-FUN Festival 2025

What you can expect at the Franco-FUN Festival 2025

  • ZAK THE CHALLENGE TAMER

    In a show from Radio-Canada's Youth Zone, we meet Zak — a funny and endearing character with a very unique passion: he’s a Challenge Tamer!
    Zak the challenge tamer

  • FRANCOPHONE MARKET

    CCFL is organizing the Francophone Market at the Franco-FUN Festival!

    Come out in large numbers to discover all the amazing local Francophone vendors who will be at Franco-FUN 2025 — and show your support for the local community.

  • FREE BARBECUE

    With your free ticket, you can choose between a hamburger or a hot dog (halal and vegetarian options available), along with a drink and a bag of chips.

    The first item is free, and additional items are available by donation.

  • FACE PAINTING

    La Ribambelle will offer face painting sessions, a very popular activity among children. Let their imagination run wild and add a splash of color to the day!

  • CITY OF LONDON THIRST STATION

    The Thirstation will be available to keep everyone hydrated during the event, and it's also a great way to help protect the environment.

    Visit The City of London for more information

  • WILLY ARISTIDE PERFORMANCE

    Willy Aristide ; a Francophone artist from London, he blends music, percussion, and social engagement to move and inspire the audience. A performance not to be missed!

  • FLYING KITES

    A fun activity for the whole family! Come fly your own kite during this festive day!

  • ETHNOCULTURAL DANCE GROUPS

    Enjoy vibrant ethnocultural dance performances — a beautiful journey through global traditions and rhythms!