La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival

The La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival is a festival in Biddeford, Maine which celebrates the city's French Canadian heritage. It began in 1982. In 1997, the Festival shifted to include all groups in the city.[1] In 2009 and 2010, the Festival faced significant financial difficulties and nearly shut down.[2]

References

  1. ↑ La Kermese shifts focus to diversify the traditional French festival this year Portland Press Herald, June 23, 1997
  2. ↑ Biddeford's Franco festival won't be canceled Portland Press Herald, April 27, 2010
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