The DJ and dancing crowd in Piknic Electronik a summer music festival in Saint Helen's Island.

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Piknic Électronik

Montréal


It’s near the sculpture L'Homme that the fantastic Piknic Électronik takes place. DJs mix techno and electronic music while you can dance or lounge on the grass.


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