Carnival parade guide

A parade of floats in India’s colors will sweep through Paris in September 2026.

Fourteen floats, hundreds of volunteer artists, and the colors of India on the streets of the capital: a grand Hindu cultural parade is set to take place in Paris in September 2026.

A floating, kaleidoscopic parade will thread its way along the Seine in September 2026.

The Seine is set to don the colors of India from the start of September 2026. Eleven boats will glide through Paris as part of an astonishing cultural flotilla bringing together thousands of participants, for the inauguration of France’s first traditional Hindu temple.

Carnaval de Pigalle 2026: Pigalle launches its first major free costume parade this September.

A new carnival is rolling into the streets of Paris! In Pigalle, artists, musicians, circus performers, and costumed characters will take part in a large, free procession on 26 September 2026.

Montmartre Harvest Festival 2026 in Paris: here’s the program

The unmissable Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival returns to the heights of the hill with a lineup as enticing as ever, from the Taste Trail to the grand parade, the closing ball, and tours of the famous vines. Discover the festivities awaiting you from Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 11, 2026.

La Fête de Paris 2026: a popular, free festival featuring a guinguette, dancing and a historic village

History buffs and lovers of the capital, the Paris Festival is back on September 12 and 13, 2025. From a historic parade to a guinguette, a ball and a village with a travel-back-in-time vibe, step from the Middle Ages to the Liberation, via the Belle Époque!

Venice Carnival at Breteuil Castle: a family-friendly, costumed day to enjoy this autumn

Breteuil Castle is in festive mood! This Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Venice Carnival lands in the estate gardens: come and discover all these visitors in their splendid costumes.

The Paris Crossing in Vintage Vehicles and Its Summer Edition Returns in July 2026

The Summer Crossing of Paris in classic cars and vintage vehicles is back this Sunday, July 19, 2026. For this edition, around 700 vehicles over 30 years old are expected to thread through the capital in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere!

Paris Tropical Carnival 2026: Photos

The 2026 Tropical Carnival of Paris lit up the Champs-Élysées this Sunday, July 5, under a sun worthy of the tropics. Bright costumes, pounding percussion, and nearly 3,000 revelers: we were there, and here’s our take on this edition, themed “Paris V'Îles Lumières.”

Pride March 2026: called off this Saturday

The Pride March 2026 will not take place in Paris: scheduled for this Saturday, June 27, between Place d’Italie and Place de la République, the LGBTQI+ parade has been canceled due to an extreme heatwave that has the capital under red alert and filling up hospitals. It has been postponed to a later date.

Heatwave: Paris’s 13th arrondissement’s grand Vietnamese parade has been postponed.

The much-anticipated Vietnamese cultural parade in Paris’s 13th arrondissement has been postponed due to the heatwave. The free event won’t take place this Saturday, June 27, but at a later date, sometime between September and October 2026.

Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine Brazilian Carnival 2026: parade, batucadas and a DJ set on the program

Great news for June 2026: the Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine Carnival is back for a new edition, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. On the menu: festivities, batucada demonstrations, and of course the grand parade.

Techno Parade: the electro parade makes its return to Paris in 2026 after a two-year absence.

Good news for fans of electronic music! The organizers of the Techno Parade in Paris announce the return of this unmissable festive event in 2026. The free musical celebration, which each year spotlights culture and electronic sounds on the streets of Paris, will be back on Saturday, September 19, after two years away.

Vaisakhi Festival 2026: a grand parade through the streets of Bobigny this weekend

Vaisakhi, you know it? A major Sikh celebration, Vaisakhi returns to Bobigny this Sunday, April 19, 2026. It’s a chance to discover this traditional religious festival during a big parade through the streets of the Seine-Saint-Denis municipality.

Noisiel Carnival: Storybook-themed parade, children's dance, and treats in Seine-et-Marne

Magic takes over the streets of Noisiel this Saturday, March 28, 2026, as the town hosts its carnival. Families are transported into a fairy-tale world where unicorns and dragons lead the lively, colorful parade.

A colorful, musical parade marks the arrival of spring in the 9th district

On Friday, March 20, 2026, the 9th arrondissement welcomes spring with a lively musical parade. Starting at 12:30 PM, a band will lead a festive springtime procession open to everyone, celebrating the arrival of warmer days right in the heart of the neighborhood.

Carnival of Houilles 2026: Musical and luminous parade, along with confetti throws in Yvelines (78)

The Houilles Carnival 2026, taking place on Saturday, March 14th, transforms the town in the Yvelines (78) into a lively festival: face painting, musical parades, and a shower of confetti—delighting both children and adults.

Luzarches Carnival (95) 2026: Colorful Mexican-style costume parade and a fiery Carnival figure

The party atmosphere is taking over Luzarches! The town in Val d'Oise is inviting everyone to join in its "Dia de los Gringos" carnival on March 27, 2026.

Chelles Carnival 2026: A Musical Parade, Floats, and Entertainment for the Whole Family

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the carnival takes over the city of Chelles once again, promising an even more lively and family-friendly celebration!

Carnival of Pontoise 2026: festive parade and free activities in Val-d'Oise (95)

The carnival is making a grand comeback in Pontoise! On Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., the second edition of the Pontoise Carnival invites you to step into "The Land of Tales," with a lively parade through the city center and enchanting activities at the Lavandières Garden.

Lunar New Year Parade in Paris 13th District 2026: The Program for the City’s Largest Parade This Sunday

The renowned Lunar New Year parade in the 13th arrondissement of Paris is making its grand return on Sunday, March 1, 2026, celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. Mark your calendars for this must-attend festive event.