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.
By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as new dates are announced. So be sure to consult it regularly to make sure you don't miss out on the upcoming events in the capital in 2024!
Paris may not yet be Rio, but we've still got a lot to be proud of, with carnivals that strive to be more beautiful and more festive every year. Usually linked to the Christian festival of Mardi Gras, carnivals often refer to a type of celebration that is relatively widespread in Europe and America.
Carnivals are often an opportunity to celebrate, with song and music, but also, and above all, the ideal time to dress up, throw confetti and get together for a parade! That said, carnivals in Paris run from February to July: from Carnaval de Paris to Carnaval Tropical... There's plenty of time for parading, dressing up and celebrating several times a year.
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 their hearts' content as they criss-cross the streets of the capital, following floats with specific themes. As the parades wind their way along the streets, you'll discover different atmospheres as the high-spirited participants put on their show.
The leading pair of these festive events is 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, 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 the Ganesh Festival to Chinese New Year parades and St. Patrick's Day, you can 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 a chance to learn about the history, beliefs and legends that give these festivities their meaning. Who knows, it might even inspire you on your future travels?
Chinese New Year parade in Noisy-le-Grand and 2024 animations, the program
Like Paris, Noisy-le-Grand also celebrates Chinese New Year. A festive event that brings the city's streets to life. On Sunday, February 25, 2024, there will be a parade, shows and entertainment, and free events from February 4 to 23. [Read more]
Chinese New Year parade in Asnières-sur-Seine
A Chinese New Year parade, show and entertainment await you in Asnières-sur-Seine on February 10, 2024, at Square Gilbert Thomain. A vibrant event, under the sign of the Wooden Dragon, not to be missed. [Read more]
Carnaval de Paris 2024: the party route!
Carnaval de Paris celebrates its 25th edition this year. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at this not-to-be-missed Mardi Gras event in the capital.à [Read more]
History of Paris Carnival: a medieval tradition still celebrated in the capital
Colors, music, costumes, food: the Carnaval de Paris is a big party, taking place this year on February 11, 2024. By the way, do you know the history of Carnival? [Read more]
Mardi Gras 2024: join the carnival at the Jardin d'Acclimatation!
The Jardin d'Acclimatation is holding its annual Carnival during the February vacations 2024, on Tuesday February 13. Bring the whole family to join in the festive parade, and enjoy the park's animals and rides. Get out your best disguises and join in the costume parade! [Read more]
Chinese New Year parade in Paris at Faubourg Saint-Honoré 2024
This year, the Comité du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is once again celebrating Chinese New Year and in particular Lunar New Year 2024 with a colorful parade this Tuesday, February 13, 2024. [Read more]
Chinese New Year at Bastille: shows, food and entertainment await you this weekend
Chinese New Year celebrations await you at Bastille this Saturday, February 17, 2024: food market, shows, exhibition and creative animations for a rich cultural day, are on the program. [Read more]
Chinese New Year Parade Paris 13th arrondissement 2024, photos
The famous Chinese New Year parade in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, also known as the Lunar New Year, made a comeback on Sunday February 18, much to our delight. Discover the images of this event, which brought together the many people who braved the bad weather. [Read more]
Lunar New Year 2024: parade, fireworks, shows and workshops in Cergy (95)
To mark the Lunar New Year, celebrated this year on Saturday February 10, 2024, the city of Cergy is organizing festivities to plunge you into the heart of this unique atmosphere, on Saturday March 2. [Read more]
Carnaval des Femmes à Paris 2024, la Fête des blanchisseuses: the itinerary
The Carnaval des Femmes, also known as the Fête des Blanchisseuses, is scheduled for Sunday, March 3, 2024. This year, women are once again proclaimed queens. And as always, men are required to dress as women to join in the fun! [Read more]
Saint-Ouen's Brazilian Carnival returns for a colorful 2024 edition
Fifty years after the last edition of the Saint-Ouen carnival, the great festive event that gets the whole of Seine-Saint-Denis dancing to the rhythms of the samba is back! [Read more]
Fête de Vaisakhi 2024: a grand parade this weekend in Bobigny
Ever heard of the Vaisakhi festival? An important event for Sikhs, the Vaisakhi festival is coming to Bobigny, in Seine-Saint-Denis, this Sunday, April 14, 2024. An opportunity to discover this traditional religious festival during a grand parade! [Read more]
Camel, dromedary and llama parade finally confirmed at Bois de Vincennes
Camels, but also dromedaries, llamas and alpacas in Paris? This weekend, camelids were to take to the streets of the capital to mark the world year of these artiodactyl mammals. To celebrate the event, a large camelid parade was scheduled to take place in the heart of Paris this Saturday, April 20, 2024, with the participation of some thirty foreign delegations. However, the Prefecture de Police issued an order banning the event from the streets of Paris, proposing an alternative route through the Bois de Vincennes. The parade will therefore start this Saturday afternoon from the esplanade of the Château de Vincennes. [Read more]
Marche des Fiertés 2024: the LGBTQI+ parade returns to Paris this summer
The Marche des Fiertés lesbiennes, gays, bis, trans, queers, intersexes (LGBTQI+), formerly known as Gay Pride, has announced its return to Paris this summer, with the 2024 edition scheduled for Saturday June 29. See you soon for details of the parade route. [Read more]
The Tropical Carnival of Paris 2024
The Carnaval Tropical de Paris returns to the capital in early July 2024. This colorful parade takes over the Champs-Elysées avenue with music, dance and traditional costumes representing cultures from all over the world. [Read more]
In short, there's a great line-up of carnivals to suit all tastes. And if you're short of masquerade costume, don't forget to check out our guide to the best masquerade costume stores in Paris.
