Parisian Events
Discover all of the Parisian events by months.
January
July
February
August
March
September
April
October
June
May
November
December
Chinese New Year (end January – beginning February)
The Chinese community in Paris, for the most part resident in the 13th
arrondissement, holds its New Year celebrations. There is a spectacular and colorful
parade, with dragons, music and traditional costumes.
Paris Marathon (early April)
30,000 participants, representing over 70 countries, to cover the famous 42.195 km
around the most prestigious points in the city (avenue des Champs-Elysées, avenue Foch,
Bastille, Nation, Vincennes, the Tuileries gardens, etc)
Foire du Trône funfair (end March - end May)
The “Foire du Trône” used to be held, from 1957 to 1965, on the cours de
Vincennes and took the name Foire du Trône from the nearby avenue du
Trône. A huge funfair, situated on the Reuilly field in 12th arrondissement. Big
wheels, spectacular rides, traditional roundabouts (wooden horses, dodgems,
etc.), haunted houses, shooting ranges, waffles…
Fête du Travail - Labour Day (May 1st)
On this day, sprigs of lily of the valley, found on sale in the streets and in florists, are given
or received as gifts for good luck.
Foire Saint-Germain (May-July)
A rich program for the 6th “arrondissement”: antiques, books, ceramics, poetry,
exhibitions, and also theatre and world music and classical concerts and French
“chansons”.
Gay Pride (last weekend of June)
Event which advocates the right for any gender or sexual orientation to be free and
equal, all in good fun and electronic music.
Paris Be A Part O f It
21 Rue d’Aboukir 75002 Paris
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Fête de la Musique - World Music Day (June 21st)
“Fête de la Musique”: free concerts throughout the city. Music of all kinds, from
classical to techno, rock to world music, can be heard at every street corner. Parisians
who sing or play music go down into the streets…
La Goutte d’Or en fête (end June – early July)
Art festival celebrating cultural and ethnic diversity in this neighbourhood in the 18th
arrondissement, defined by boulevard Barbès, rue Ordener, boulevard de la Chapelle and
rue Stephenson. Theatre, exhibitions, raï, reggae, rap, gospel or classical concerts. This
district’s name dates back to the15th century, when its vineyards produced a white wine
known as “Goutte d’Or” (“drop of gold”).
Lavagem do Sacré Cœur (early July)
Procession through Montmartre and ritual washing of the steps of Sacré Cœur,
organized by the Brazilian community of Paris. This event is inspired by the
festival of the patron saint of Salvador da Bahia. Participants in this joyful
procession, with traditional music and costumes, are all dressed in white and
carry flowers.
Bastille Day (July 14th)
The French National holiday celebrates July 14th 1789 and the French Revolution. A
huge military parade on the Champs-Elysées, in the presence of the French President,
draws crowds of spectators. In Paris and all over France, this major popular celebration
is witness to spectacular firework displays and fun-filled dances on the evening of 13
July, especially those held in local fire stations.
Tour de France arrival (July)
One of the most famous sport event for the cyclist world. The arrival is
usually at Champs-Elysées.
Canal en fête (July-August)
This “green alternative” celebration has as its setting the Canal Saint-Martin.
A mix of musical events, street theatre, toy-swaps for kids, attic sales, a
village of associations, big and small, who protect the planet.
Paris Plage (July-August)
Each summer, an ephemeral seaside resort is set up on the Right Bank of the Seine
River : a beach, a swimming-pool, sport and leisure activities and many others are at
your disposal.
Paris Be A Part O f It
21 Rue d’Aboukir 75002 Paris
 + 33 1 42 33 00 65  + 33 1 73 76 94 98
www.paris-be-a-part-of-it.com
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Rock En Seine Festival (last days of August)
One of the most important and unmissable rock festival. Each year, it takes place in
the Domaine de Saint-Cloud. It gathers more than 100 000 of spectators and 40
famous artists.
Fête de l’Humanité (Second weekend in September)
Popular festival organized by the Communist party and the newspaper
“L’Humanité”, which takes place in La Courneuve, in the north of Paris. Cheap
snacks and varied concerts (rock, rap, world music…).
Journées du Patrimoine - Days of Heritage (3rd week-end in
September)
An opportunity to discover, free of charge, in Paris and throughout France
the major private or official buildings which open their doors to the
public. An event to be made the most of, because it only takes place 2
days a year.
Techno Parade
Electronic music fills the streets of Paris for this big parade. The young and young-atheart come here to dance around the numerous floats.
Fête des Vendanges (1st or 2nd weekend in October)
Montmartre holds its harvest festival for its little square of vineyards and
the arrival of the latest vintage. An opportunity for a cheerful celebration.
“Nuit Blanche” (Sleepless Night) (early October)
Visits of artistic and cultural Paris… by night.
FIAC – Foire Internationale d’Art Contemporain (October)
During 3 days, artists, gallery owners, collectors, museum curator and
director, famous people from the modern art’ world gather for the
exhibition. It welcomes more than 70 000 visitors each year and 20
countries around modern art.
Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday in November)
The arrival of the first AOC wines of the year. The whole of France celebrates the
Beaujolais Nouveau it's a great occasion to celebrate with friends in cafés.
Paris Be A Part O f It
21 Rue d’Aboukir 75002 Paris
 + 33 1 42 33 00 65  + 33 1 73 76 94 98
www.paris-be-a-part-of-it.com
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