Bal en Blanc parties on at the Palais
CBC News
Posted: Apr 9, 2012 10:40 AM ET
Last Updated: Apr 9, 2012 12:40 PM ET
More than 15,000 people and DJs from seven countries took part in this year's Bal en Blanc. (Radio-Canada)
More than 15,000 people dressed head to toe in white packed the Palais des congrès Sunday night for the annual Bal en Blanc all-night dance party.
The 18th edition of the Bal started Sunday night and will wrap up at noon on Monday.
The rave draws DJs and party-goers from around the world.
Attendees paid between $92 and $137 to get into this year’s event. They had to adhere to a strict white-only dress code and consent to an extensive search before they were admitted.
Montreal Police said two arrests were made at this year’s event, a low figure compared to some years past.
Two men in their early 20s will face charges relating to drug possession.
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