Shot of mayor Sarto Fournier of Montreal chatting with children and adults on sidewalk. Shots of boy playing part of Saint-Jean-Baptiste sitting on throne, sheep at his feet. Shot of group of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day officials being photographed in front of Botanical Garden. CS of priest with group. Shots of makeup, sideburns, moustaches being applied to actors who will ride parade floats, of Samuel de Champlain being made up, pioneer son and Saint-Jean-Baptiste being made up and many others. Shots of made up characters on street, one chatting with Montreal motorcycle policeman. Shots of Samuel de Champlain walking on street. Shot of group getting off Montreal bus. Shots of photographs being taken of made up characters at Botanical Garden, group getting ready for parade, floats lining up to start the big parade.