Photo credit: Parcs Canada

Good humour and generously sunny skies welcomed more than 1,500 picnickers at the first edition of Piknic Électronik @ Lachine Canal last Saturday. The half kilometre of chequered tablecloth delighted Piknic goers, passers-by and families who gathered to enjoy a meal on the grass and electronic music.

The masters of the turntable gave superb performances from the boat that traveled up and down the canal. DJ Vilify kicked off the event with an energy that spread dance fever among picnickers from the get-go. DJs Accords & Désaccords (DJ Bijoux and Mr Tea) continued with diverse sounds, ranging from soul to rock, with frequent stops at drum’nbass. DJ Mini, whose popularity drew a crowd at the end of the day, delivered a live tech-house performance that closed out the evening with dancing.

When looking back on that day, it reminds us of the first Piknic Électronik events, that translated in simplicity, conviviality and the reappropriation of the urban greenspaces.

Crédit photo: Parcs Canada