Throughout the year, Paris vibrates to the rhythm of parades, processions and carnivals. A colorful calendar awaits Parisians of all ages who want to attend these events that liven up the streets of the capital. These events take place in a variety of forms and moods, and bear witness to the hyperactive cultural life of the City of Light. Would you like to discover these events? Here's a list of the parades, parades and carnivals that await you in Paris.
In the meantime, stay tuned: this guide will be updated as new dates are announced. Be sure to check back regularly so you don’t miss out on the upcoming events waiting for you in the capital in 2026!
In Paris, while it may not yet rival Rio, there's still plenty to be proud of with vibrant carnivals that tirelessly grow more spectacular and lively each year. These carnivals are often a time for celebration—filled with singing and music—but more than that, they’re the perfect occasion to dress up, toss confetti, and gather around a colorful parade! However, be aware that since 2026, the Paris Carnival and the Women’s Carnival are no longer part of the program, due to lack of funding.
In addition to carnivals, Paris also vibrates to the rhythm of wild parades, during which Parisians and tourists in the mood to party can sway to the beat as they criss-cross the streets of the capital, following floats with specific themes. As you make your way along these parades, you'll discover different atmospheres as the high-spirited participants put on their show.
The leading duo of these festive events are undoubtedly the Techno Parade and the Marche des Fiertés. The latter, formerly known as Gay Pride, is an opportunity to celebrate love in all its forms in a spirit of unity, while showing support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
It's also impossible to overlook the fact that Paris is a cosmopolitan capital where cultures from all over the world come together. From Ganesh celebrations to Chinese New Year parades and St. Patrick's Day, it's possible to travel to the four corners of the globe without leaving the City of Light, discovering these colorful events and immersing yourself in traditions from other parts of the world.
It's an opportunity to learn about the history, beliefs and legends that give meaning to these resplendent festivities. Who knows, it might even inspire you on your future travels?
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. [Read more]
Chinese New Year - Lunar 2026: Lion Dance Schedule in Paris 13th Arrondissement and Île-de-France
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year 2026, stores like Tang Frères and Paris Store, along with others, will host traditional lion dances in the 13th arrondissement of Paris and across Île-de-France from February 14 to March 7, 2026. We’re revealing the full schedule, which takes us not only through Paris but also to Seine-Saint-Denis, Val d’Oise, Yvelines, Seine-et-Marne, and Essonne. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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." [Read more]
Carnival at the City of Economy: Free entry for children in costume this Saturday
The City of Economy celebrates Carnival with its young visitors! On Saturday, February 21, 2026, kids are invited to come in costume and enjoy free admission. [Read more]
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." [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Ablon-sur-Seine Carnival: Experience a Caribbean Night in Val-de-Marne (94)
The Ablon-sur-Seine Carnival is moving indoors to the Alain-Poher Cultural Center in Val-de-Marne for an energetic Caribbean-themed evening on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Colorful costumes, lively music, dance, and food stalls will transform this winter event into a vibrant celebration open to everyone. [Read more]
Lunar New Year in Cergy 2026: Free performances, activities, and fireworks (95)
The city of Cergy is celebrating the Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Visages du Monde. This free event offers a full day of festivities, including traditional dances, engaging workshops, culinary discoverries, and a fireworks display to end the evening on a high note. [Read more]
Carnival of Villiers-sur-Marne 2026: Face painting and grand festive parade in Val-de-Marne (94)
On the occasion of Mardi Gras, the city of Villiers-sur-Marne invites you to its annual carnival on February 21, 2026. Enjoy face painting activities and join the traditional parade! [Read more]
Chinese New Year Parade in Asnières-sur-Seine 2026: The Fire Horse Parade
The Chinese New Year 2026 is arriving in Asnières-sur-Seine with its traditional parade celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse. Join us on Saturday, February 21, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. for a free celebration at the intersection of Chanzy and Henri Martin streets. [Read more]
Bloco Terreirada: Brazilian Carnival, Capoeira, Brass Band, and Feijoada This Sunday in the 13th Arrondissement
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the 13th arrondissement will shift into a new time zone for the inaugural Bloco Terreirada. This lively Brazilian street carnival promises a full immersion into the vibrant spirit of Rio, featuring capoeira, marching bands, and maracatu rhythms—plus a taste of authentic feijoada to complete the experience. [Read more]
Lunar New Year in Noisy-le-Grand 2026: Schedule and Parade
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Tết Festival, is set to kick off in Noisy-le-Grand on Sunday, February 22nd. Celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse, the event will feature a vibrant parade along with a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. Workshops, demonstrations, and dazzling performances await attendees in the town center. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Parmain Carnival 2026: A Costumed Parade for Families in Île-de-France (95)
In March, Carnival makes its way to Paris and the Île-de-France region. On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the town of Parmain (Val-d’Oise) will host its festive, family-friendly carnival, open to everyone, featuring lively entertainment and a colorful parade through the heart of the town. Ready to join the celebration? [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Carnaval of L’Isle-Adam 2026: parade, entertainment, and the fiery celebration of Monsieur Carnaval in the 95
The town of L’Isle-Adam, in Val-d’Oise, is gearing up for its annual carnival with a grand costume parade open to everyone, set to bring the town center streets to life on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The event will feature a lively procession in costume, free activities for all ages, community stalls, and the traditional lighting of Monsieur Carnaval, all set in a festive atmosphere. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The 2026 Lagny-sur-Marne Carnival (77): a costume parade themed around the Middle Ages
The Grand Carnival of Lagny-sur-Marne is making its return this Saturday, March 28, 2026. Floats are getting ready to parade through the town center, and everyone—young and old—is invited to join the celebration! Dust off your best costumes because this year’s theme is "Back to the Middle Ages." [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Thiais Carnival 2026: Free Parade Through the Streets of the Town
The Thiais Carnival is making a return on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Val-de-Marne. This free parade turns the streets into a lively celebration, featuring decorated floats, brass bands, and vibrant costumes, from 2:30 PM to 6 PM. [Read more]
Carnival 2026 in Roissy-en-France (95): Parade and Activities for All Ages
On the arrival of the sunny days (fingers crossed!), the town of Roissy-en-France invites you to celebrate its carnival on March 29, 2026. The festivities will include a lively parade, creative workshops, and a tasty snack! [Read more]
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! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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.” [Read more]
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! [Read more]
A vibrant, color-filled parade in Paris for Ganesh Festival 2026 arrives this weekend!
Ganesh Festival, the elephant-headed god’s celebration held every year in Paris’s 18th arrondissement, will take place on August 30, 2026. On the program: religious ceremonies and a very colorful parade. Here’s what you need to know. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
La Fête de Paris 2026: a popular, free festival featuring a guinguette, dancing and a historic village
History buffs and lovers of the capital, Paris Festival is back on September 12–13, 2026. From a historic parade, to a guinguette, to a dance and a village atmosphere that feels like a trip through the ages, travel from the Middle Ages to the Liberation, with a detour through the Belle Époque! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Triporteur Race returns to Paris at the end of September 2026, a quirky parade.
The Triporteur Race returns to the Cours de Vincennes in Paris on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for its third edition. These prewar delivery tricycles take on a 28.4 km course this time, and registration is free. [Read more]
Giant puppet parade and free exhibition in Paris's 13th arrondissement.
An unusual show awaits you at Espace Bièvre, in Paris's 13th arrondissement: discover a display of giant puppets from September 21 to 25, 2026, and don't miss the grand parade on Saturday, September 26! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Paris Pride March 2026 postponed to early October
Following an edition canceled due to the heatwave, Pride March 2026 in Paris has a new date. The event is scheduled for early October. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From March 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
