Henry Dahan cheers with others during a celebration of the state of Israel, at Place des Festivals in Montreal, Thursday April 22, 2015.PHOTO BY PHIL CARPENTER /Montreal Gazette
Jewish Montrealers celebrate during a rally to mark the 67th anniversary of the state of Israel, in Montreal, Thursday April 23, 2015.
Musical performances and speeches from politicians, including a recorded one from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, were part of the celebrations which began with a procession from Phillips Square to Place des Festivals.