Marche Noir was Montreal's every first "night market," an event where any participant could rent a truck, fill the truck with whatever art or event they wanted, and then drive the truck to a secret location where each truck would open their doors to other participants.

Our team made a rainforest truck (setup day

here

), a cozy plounge that people could come in to escape the cold of the evening.

It turned out beautifully, the cold box truck completely disguised by the myriade of fake plant life and sparkly lighting.

We were glad for the warmth of the truck, and throughout the night the truck was filled with happy people snuggling away the cold.

The rest of the trucks were wonderful as well. We got 5 trucks out in total, which we thought was a great amount for the fact that it was the first time for a secret event.

Photo by Gary Barbon

Photo by Matthew B William

Photo by Gary Barbon

One of the other trucks had a tea service for people to come get cozy at.

Photo by Gary Barbon

Doctor SpankEasy's Terrible Carnival of Reward and Punishment had a bunch of games the participants could play.

Photo by Gary Barbon

Wheel of Pipefittings was a gameshow where you had to fit together pipefittings to win.

Photo by Matthew B William

Photo by Gary Barbon

The winner got to keep their pipefittings. The loser got... a potato.

Photo by Gary Barbon

My favourite truck was a first date truck, a truck where you had to find someone to take on a first date. They served amazing Italian food.

Photo by Matthew B William

It even came with questions you had to ask to get to know your date!

Photo by Matthew B William

Marche Noir was such a fun an original idea! I was really grateful to be a part of such a wonderful event. Even during the event I heard so many participants talk about what they would do for a truck if we held it again.

Thanks to the organizers and everyone who participated!

Marche Noir, Montreal's First Night Market

Art for the Spiritual Self!