We knew the famous Chinese New Year parade on the 13th, but are you familiar with the Vietnamese parade? The Asian quarter of the 13th arrondissement is about to host a Saturday unlike any other. This Saturday June 27, 2026, a grand parade Vietnamese cultural event will sweep through the streets of the district from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., starting at 44 Avenue d'Ivry and ending at Place d'Italie. Free and open to everyone, whether you’re with family or friends, it’s the kind of outing you don’t want to miss when you love Paris excursions that transport you.
The 13th arrondissement is home to France’s largest Asian community, and one of Europe’s biggest Asian districts. That means this parade resonates here more than elsewhere. For the 2026 edition, no fewer than 16 Franco-Vietnamese associations and organizations stepped up to assemble a procession of unusually grand scale.
On the lineup, you'll see a collection of áo dài (the traditional Vietnamese dress) and regional ethnic costumes, demonstrations of martial arts and traditional percussion, and folk dances performed by several artistic groups. It's visually rich, and both amateur photographers and families with children will have plenty to feast their eyes on.
What makes this parade truly exhilarating is its popular, multi-generational character. Carried by French people of Vietnamese origin who have kept their traditions alive for decades, the event isn’t a rigid demonstration for an informed audience. It feels more like a neighborhood festival, open to a living culture.
The route links two fixtures for locals in the know: the avenue d'Ivry (reachable from Tolbiac or Porte d'Ivry stations on line 7) and the Place d'Italie, a true crossroads in the 13th arrondissement. Along the way, you pass streets lined with Asian grocers and Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese restaurants stretching as far as the eye can see.
It's hard to spend an afternoon in the 13th without succumbing to a steaming bowl of phở or a generously packed bánh mì. The neighborhood is brimming with good spots, from the most well-known to the more discreet, and that’s precisely one of its great charms.
The Vietnamese Cultural Parade invites you on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, with a start point at 44 Avenue d'Ivry, Paris 13th arrondissement (nearest Metro: Tolbiac or Porte d'Ivry, line 7) and a finish at Place d'Italie. The event is completely free and open to everyone, with no prior registration.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 27, 2026
From 02:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Location
44, avenue d'ivry
44 Avenue d'Ivry
75013 Paris 13
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
