Here are some ways to celebrate Montreal's 375th anniversary this weekend

Montreal's big birthday bash is continuing with more celebrations to mark 375 years since the city was founded by Paul de Chomedeyde Maisonneuve and Jeanne Mance.

While the official birthday was May 17, there aremore festivities planned for this holiday weekend all over Montreal. Most of the events are free and open to all ages.

Here issome of what'shappening:

The Giants

Don't be alarmed if you see five-storey-highmarionettes weaving through city streets and along the river starting Friday they arepart of a unique street performance. The Giantswill interact with spectators as they use Montreal as their stage.

It runs from from May 19-21 inthe Gay Village, at the Old Port and on the Plateau. The event is free.

Little Girl Giant waking up in Jeanne Mance Park

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Giant marionettes are taking over parts of Montreal as part of the city's 375th anniversary celebrations.

La Grande Tourne in Outremont

As part of the city's birthday bash, all 19 boroughs will take turns throwingparties each weekend throughout the summer. This weekend, Outremont is hosting an array of events, including neighbourhood treasure hunts, alleyway parties, a picnic at Beaubien Parkand art shows.

Most activities take place at Beaubien Park from May 19-21.

Encounters in New France

This three-day outdoor festival will give spectators a glimpse intowhat life was like in New France when Ville-Marie, the original name forMontreal, was founded. The eventincludesstreet performers, musicians and craftspeople.

It runs from May 19-21 at Place D'Youville. The event is free.

Montral Avudo

This multimedia show puts the city'srich history on display through archives, documents, 3D animationsand illustrations superimposed on buildings. The outdoor show on the water in Montreal's Old Port will showcase the St. Lawrence River's role over the centuries.

It runs from May 17 to Sept. 2, 2017 at the King Edward Quay. While the event is free, space is limited. Tickets canbereserved online.

Fort Ville-Marie

You can check out the city's rootswith an exhibition that pays tribute to Montreal's founders. For history buffs, the new pavilionalso shows parts of Montreal's first settlement and explores what the city was like at the time.

The exhibition kicks off on Saturday, May 20 at Pointe--CallireMuseum. The event is free.