Vietnamese parade in the 13th arrondissement: the September 2026 gathering in Paris

The Vietnamese cultural parade in Paris’s 13th arrondissement finally goes ahead after a heatwave-related postponement. This free, high-spirited procession will run from Avenue d’Ivry to Place d’Italie on Saturday, September 12, 2026. So we’re pulling out the calendar for this festive, immersive outing.

Delayed in June amid a heatwave, the Vietnamese cultural parade planned for the 13th arrondissement of Paris has finally been given a new date. This free parade will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, under the originally intended conditions, with a procession from Avenue d'Ivry to Place d'Italie, at the heart of Europe’s largest Asian quarter.

The organizers opted to move this gathering to autumn to safeguard participants and spectators as a heatwave took hold over Paris and the Île-de-France region. Good news: the celebration hasn’t been canceled, only postponed, and it still promises plenty of color.

Áo Dài, martial arts and percussion: what to see at the Vietnamese parade in the 13th arrondissement?

Thought of as a genuine open-air theatre, this défilé vietnamien will bring together several hundred participants for an afternoon. This 2026 edition offers a lively, free show, with on the program:

Costume show, featuring a remarkable collection of áo dài (the traditional Vietnamese dress) and outfits from Vietnam’s diverse ethnic groups.
Martial arts and percussion, blending combat demonstrations with performances of traditional drums.
Folk dances, brought to life by choreographies inspired by the country’s various regions.

Vietnamese Parade in the 13th arrondissement: route, timings and tips to enjoy it

The procession departs from 44 Avenue d’Ivry (accessible via Tolbiac or Porte d’Ivry stations on line 7) to reach Place d’Italie, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to all, with no reservation required. Carried by several generations of French people of Vietnamese origin and organized under the auspices of 25 Franco-Vietnamese associations and groups, this gathering aims above all to be a large, community-wide festival that invites the public to discover the richness of the Vietnamese culture.

We don’t hesitate to recommend it to families, curious visitors, and photography buffs, who will find here a vivid playground of shimmering costumes and rhythmic dances. A simple tip before you come: bring water and sun protection, since the parade takes place in the middle of the afternoon.

Other trails and great spots to discover in the area

As we await September 12, the 13th arrondissement remains a reliable bet for a lunch that transports you somewhere new: it’s hard to resist a steaming bowl of phở or a generously stuffed bánh mì. To help you navigate, we recommend our selection of 11 restaurants vietnamiens pour se régaler dans le 13e.

And if you enjoy grand processions, two more events await you this season: a parade of floats in the colors of India will sweep through Paris in September 2026, while a floating, dazzling parade will cruise the Seine at the same time. A perfect way to keep the celebration going long after the return of the Vietnamese procession.

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