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Canada’s only fully nude male strip bar for women celebrates 35 years

WATCH: Montreal’s Club 281 celebrates 35 years

MONTREAL — Canada’s only fully nude male strip bar for women celebrated 35 years Tuesday.

The exterior of Club 281 in Montreal, the only completely nude male strip club for women in Canada, on April 15, 2015. David Sedell/Global News

Club 281, which can be found on Montreal’s notorious Sainte Catherine Street, rolled out the red carpet for artists, musicians, long-time patrons and staff.

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The Club’s first dancer Leo Lalumiere, now 75, was a special guest of honour.

Leo Lalumiere, now 75, was one of the first strip club dancers to work at Club 281 in Montreal. David Sedell/Global News

Back in 1980, Lalumiere couldn’t get enough of the spotlight.

“I’d still do it, but now I’m old and I worry I might break my bones,” the feisty senior told Global News Tuesday evening.

Back in the day, Joat Jett’s “Crimson and Clover” would get the crowd going for Lalumiere.

Take a look at photos from the event in the photo gallery below.

Quebec singer Nanette Workman also attended the packed event.

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Well-known artist Corno also unveiled a special painting, which she presented to club owner Annie Delisle in honour of its 35th birthday.

Quebec artist, Corno, unveiled a special painting in honour of the anniversary of Club 281’s 35th birthday in Montreal on April 14, 2015. David Sedell/Global News

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