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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-person-holding-churros-in-front-of-montreal-s-olympic-stadium-right-a-crowd-of-people-outside-a-food-truck-at-night.jpg?id=60140646&width=2000&height=1500&coordinates=152%2C0%2C152%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Clear your calendar and prep your stomach. <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-food-festival" target="_blank">Montreal's biggest outdoor food truck festival</a> is back for another summer of bites, beats, and unbeatable vibes.</p><p>Les Premiers Vendredis (aka First Fridays) just announced its official 2025 season dates, and this year, each edition will stretch over a full two days. That means even more time to explore the city's best street food, drinks, music, and hangout spots — all right on the esplanade outside the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/olympic-stadium" target="_blank">Olympic Stadium</a>.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJKfJC0RBuj/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Here are the dates you'll want to save:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>June 6–7, 2025</strong></li> <li> <strong>July 5–6, 2025</strong></li> <li> <strong>August 1–2, 2025</strong></li> <li> <strong>September 5–6, 2025</strong></li> </ul> <p>While organizers haven't revealed any official themes or participating restaurants just yet, each month’s edition promises a unique foodie adventure with a rotating lineup of trucks, cocktails, musicians and DJs. <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-food-festival-les-premiers-vendredis" target="_blank">In past years</a>, the festival has featured everything from bao and tacos to raclette and vegan comfort food — plus bars, dance zones, and local merchants.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-fwkOuAK_g/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Whether you're a seasoned foodie, just out for drinks and snacks, or looking for a family-friendly way to soak up summer in Montreal, Les Premiers Vendredis is always a great atmosphere.</p><p>And the best part? Entry is totally free.</p><h3>Les Premiers Vendredis</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw8G2zZLsaB/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>When: The first weekend of the month from June to September 2025, beginning June 6</p><p>Address: Montreal Olympic Park Esplanade, 4545, ave. Pierre-de Coubertin, Montreal, QC</p><p>Why You Need To Go: Rows of food trucks, a giant open-air terrasse, and good vibes all around. If you're hungry and want to make the most of summer in Montreal, this is the spot.</p><p><a href="https://www.lespremiersvendredis.ca/" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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