The Loto Quebec International Fireworks competition begins Thursday in Montreal with a tribute to boy and girl bands.

There will be fireworks throughout the month of July and end on Aug. 1.

They will be lit off from La Ronde amusement park at Parc Jean Drapeau and begin at 10 p.m. on the following days:

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  Thursday, July 4, Japan
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  Sunday, July 7, Italy
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  Thursday, July 11, Austria
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  Sunday, July 14, Mexico
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  Saturday, July 20, Canada
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  Saturday, July 17, France
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  Thursday, Aug. 1, Tribute to Coldplay 

The Jacques-Cartier Bridge will close in both directions at 8 p.m. on all fireworks nights, and reopen at midnight. Go to Quebec511.info for more details about other road closures in the area.