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Volume 19, Issue 8 | Wed., February 25, 2026
‘Tintamarre’ parade returns March 18 to celebrate Moose Jaw’s Francophone heritage Aaron Walker - Moose Jaw Express
The sound of bells, whistles, and proud French-language voices will once again echo through Crescent Park as Moose Jaw’s Francophone community prepares to host its annual Tintamarre Fransaskois celebration on March 18. Organized by the Association communautaire fransaskoise de Moose Jaw (ACFMJ), the parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Crescent Park Amphitheatre and travel toward 450 Third Avenue Northwest. The morning event is expected to conclude around 11:20 a.m., followed by a short ceremony on-site. Christian Poumeni, ACFMJ’s community development officer and one of the event organizers, said that Tintamarre remains an important demonstration of Francophone presence and pride in the city. “The Tintamarre parade is a demonstration that the Francophone community lives here in Moose Jaw and that members of the community are proud to speak French,” Poumeni said. “They are proud to be in Moose Jaw and to speak French.” More than 100 participants are expected this year, with organizers hoping to surpass last year’s turnout. Poumeni said the event is open to anyone who wishes to take part. “Any member of the community can join in,” he said, adding that those interested can simply attend the parade without
Three participants hold up Fransaskois flags during the 2025 Tintamarre parade in Moose Jaw. This year’s celebration returns to Crescent Park on March 18 at 10 a.m. Photo by: Aaron Walker
registering in advance. Tintamarre, which means “racket” or “uproar” in French, is a longstanding Acadian tradition that brings French speakers together in a joyful public celebration. In Moose Jaw, it has become a visible expression of bilingualism and cultural vitality, with students, families, and community leaders joining together to make noise and wave green and yellow colours associated with the Fransaskois flag. This year’s celebration will follow a similar format to 2025 but will include several additions. Poumeni said students from ?cole Ducharme and other local French-language schools will have more time to speak and greet participants before the parade begins.
“In Crescent Park, before the parade, we give students from our French schools, ?cole Ducharme and ?cole Monseigneur de Laval, time to speak and say bonjour to the participants,” he said. The event will also feature Francophone music from a Saskatchewan-based artist, adding to the festive atmosphere as the parade winds through the city’s downtown. Following the march, participants will gather at ?cole Ducharme for a short ceremony. While all dignitaries had not yet confirmed attendance at the time of the interview, Poumeni said the president of the Assembl?e communautaire fransaskoise in Regina has confirmed participation. Poumeni wished to extend thanks to the organization’s supporters. “We want to thank our partners for their financial support over the years, and thank our schools in Moose Jaw and La Cit? universitaire francophone, Universit? de Regina for attending the event,” he said. Participants from all backgrounds are welcome to join the parade along Stadacona Street East. To learn more about ACFMJ and available French-language services, visit ACFMJ.ca or “ACF Moose Jaw — Communaut? francophone” on Facebook. You can also call 306-692-8112 or email ACFMooseJaw@gmail.com.