More than 4000 people met on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 along the Torch relay route to welcome this Olympic Game emblem. Several VIPs joined the celebrations including Soulanges MNA and Deputy Whip for the Quebec government Mrs. Lucie Charlebois as well as Saint-Lazare resident Josée Corbeil, 1996 Olympic athlete. In his speech, Mayor Pierre Kary encouraged parents to help their kids pursue their dreams “Let’s encourage them to pursue their dreams and never give up!”

The Town handed out 100 official red Olympic mittens and a 1,000 Torch Relay and Canada flags to participants.

Numerous activities were held to celebrate the passage of the flame: tam-tam players, fire eaters, aerobic sessions, fire barrels, etc. IGA, Pharmaprix gave out free granola bars and Remax agent, Kevin Owen, sold hot-dogs to profit the Hudson Music Club.

Thanks for coming in such great numbers.

Watch the pictures! They say a lot on our community’s spirit!