Carnival parade guide

Défilé du Nouvel an chinois sur les Champs-Élysées 2026 - photos - A7C05848

Chinese New Year Parade on the Champs-Élysées 2026: A Photo Recap

The Chinese New Year parade made a triumphant return to the Champs-Élysées this Sunday, February 1, 2026. Relive the festive moment through our photos and videos. Robots, dragons, and dancers stole the show once again, even as a gentle rain added a touch of unpredictability to the celebration.

Le Carnaval de Venise s’invite à Paris le 1er février, à l’Hippodrome de Vincennes - 1

Free Carnival: Venice Comes to Paris for a Day

Venice Carnival comes to the Paris-Vincennes Racecourse on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Enjoy free activities, lively parades, an Italian village, and thrilling horse races. Masks, costumes, and a magical atmosphere await — claim your free tickets now!

Défilé du Nouvel an Lunaire de Belleville 2023

Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival, and Street Food Market in Belleville 2026

Belleville lights up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, particularly the Chinese New Year, with its Lantern Festival on February 21 and 22, 2026. Nestled in the heart of East Paris, this free cultural event brings together traditional performances, an Asian market, and family-friendly activities across the 10th, 11th, 19th, and 20th districts.

Le Château de Blandy-les-Tours en Seine-et-Marne (77), nos photos - A7C7952

Blandy Celebrates the Madness: A Family Weekend Full of Festivities to Mark the Carnival

Dress up, have fun, and celebrate the carnival on February 21 and 22, 2026, at Bland-les-Tours Castle with the family-focused event "Blandy Fetes the Fools."

Asnières-sur-Seine Carnival 2026: Costume Parade, Contests, and Free Pancakes

The Asnières-sur-Seine Carnival is back! Join us on February 14, 2026, dressed in your best costume for a lively parade celebrating "mountains and winter sports."

Vincennes Carnival 2026: parade, samba bands, stilt walkers, and family-friendly activities

Colors, music, and costumes take over Vincennes on February 14, 2026, for the second edition of the city’s Carnival. This lively event is a must-see in Val-de-Marne (94), just in time for Mardi Gras 2026, offering a fun day out for families and friends alike.

Cette jolie ville du Val-de-Marne propose une grande parade de Noël ce dimanche

This charming town in Val-de-Marne hosts a grand Christmas parade.

The Grand Christmas Parade is making its grand return to Saint-Maur-des-Fossés this weekend. Join us this Sunday, December 21, 2025, in front of the Town Hall for a magical performance inspired by the world of The Nutcracker.

Zombie Walk 2025 in Paris: the macabre walk returns this weekend

This Saturday, November 8, 2025, many of you are likely to be marching through the streets of the capital, dressed in scary costumes, for the latest edition of the Zombie Walk Paris. The famous macabre march is back in the capital after a two-year hiatus!

Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre 2025 in Paris: the festival program

Montmartre's not-to-be-missed Fête des Vendanges returns this week to the heights of the hilltop, with a program as enticing as ever, including a taste trail, grand parade, Decibels Vendanges concerts, closing ball and tours of the famous vineyards. Discover the festivities that await you from Wednesday October 8 to Sunday October 12, 2025.

Ganesh Festival in Paris 2025: a colorful parade arrives in the capital in August

The annual festival of the elephant god Ganesh in Paris's 18th arrondissement returns on August 31, 2025. On the program: religious celebrations and a colorful parade. Here's everything you need to know!

Week-end de reconstitution historique au Musée de la Grande Guerre : les photos

Meaux celebrates the Liberation: 3 days of free events to mark the 81st anniversary

Meaux in Seine-et-Marne offers an exceptional program to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Liberation on the weekend of August 23 and 24 and on Wednesday August 27, 2025. Re-enacted combat, a military parade and a historic camp will plunge you into the history of that day on August 27, 1944.

Techno Parade in Paris: the electro parade will be cancelled in 2025 for the second year running

Bad news for lovers of electronic music. The organizers of the Techno Parade in Paris have announced the cancellation of this not-to-be-missed festive event in 2025. The free musical event, which brings electronic music and culture to the streets of Paris every year, will not be making a comeback this autumn. Financial problems are cited as the reason. We recall that the 2024 edition had also been cancelled, due to the organization of the Olympic Games.

La Traversée de Paris estivale en véhicules d'époque 2025, de retour

Traversée de Paris estivale en véhicules d'époque 2025, this Sunday

The Traversée de Paris estivale in classic and vintage cars returns this Sunday, July 20, 2025. For this summer edition, 700 vehicles over 30 years old from 11 European countries are expected to take to the streets of Paris, discovering a number of historic places!

Le Carnaval Tropical 2025, les photos - A7C05765

Carnaval Tropical de Paris 2025 on the Champs-Elysées, photos

The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returned to the capital this Sunday, July 6, 2025. This colorful parade took over the Champs Élysées avenue, and despite the rain, participants marched with their energy intact. For its 25th anniversary and the France-Brazil year, the theme was "Amazonies".

Marche des Fiertés 2025 in Paris: here's the route of the LGBTQI+ parade

The Marche des Fiertés lesbiennes, gays, bis, trans, queers, intersexes (LGBTQI+), formerly known as Gay Pride, returns to Paris this Saturday, June 28. For this 2025 edition, the parade will set off from the center of the capital to the Place de la Nation in eastern Paris.