The Moose Jaw Francophone community was loud and proud Tuesday morning as they marched down Main Street making as much noise as possible – all part of Tintamarre - an Acadian celebration of French heritage.

There were between 400-500 people marching, who all gathered at the Mae Wilson theatre for songs, speeches, and dancing.

Chantal Amstad is the Director of the French Canadian Association of Moose Jaw, and she shared the origin of the celebration.

"It's a tradition that started with the Acadians out East; they celebrated the fact that even if they got deported they were proud to speak French and they were proud to be there. So they went out into the streets, made as much noise as they could, wore colourful shirts, dresses and hats, to show everybody that they were there, and they were proud to be there."

Amstad told us why it's important for the city to hold events like this.

"People start to realize that there is a big French community within the province and within the city of Moose Jaw; I think this is great because it raises awareness about our presence and the fact that we're an open community, and we are glad that we have the chance to show them how awesome we are."

"Last year we were the first community to do it through all Saskatchewan and this year we had the chance to gather with us Prince Albert in the North and Gravelbourg in the South – They also had celebrations today for this day."

Moose Jaw's Tintamarre celebration this year included a huge turnout from the schools Ecole Ducharme, St Margaret and Palliser Heights.