On the primary weekend of July every year, Paris holds the Carnaval Tropical de Paris-a grand parade crammed with dancing, music, and floats on the Champs-Élysées.
A Celebration Of Franco-Caribbean Tropical Tradition
This yr, the fantastic, vibrant occasion takes place on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm and it’s totally dedicated to the Franco-Caribbean tropical tradition, the place teams from many French abroad departments and areas take part within the occasion with all kinds of conventional Caribbean music and dancing. They arrive from locations such because the French Antilles (St-Martin/Sint Maarten, Saint Barthélemy, Guadeloupe and Martinique), Reunion, and Guyana. This Caribbean ambiance brings the tropics to Paris!
The Mairie de Paris and the Fédération du Carnaval Tropical de Paris have joined forces to place collectively this annual occasion which has run since 2001. I noticed the parade in 2019 and the sidewalks alongside the Avenue des Champs-Élysées had been packed (over 200,000 spectators), however you didn’t actually thoughts as a result of everyone seems to be so pleased with performers in vibrant costumes and spectators dancing alongside to the Caribbean music. On account of Covid, the parade didn’t happen in 2020, however it was again in 2021 and 2022.
Carnaval Tropical de Paris in 2023
This yr’s theme is “Colors of the World” and this free, family-friendly parade runs from the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde. It’s an acceptable identify because the 2023 parade expects to have round 30 teams from world wide over 4000 dancers, musicians, a number of bands and a dozen floats, offering a lot of energetic leisure. What an exquisite method to rejoice the tradition and historical past of the Caribbean.
For the reason that finish of Might and main as much as Parade day, the Federation Carnaval Tropical and the Metropolis of Paris have hosted live shows, events and particular occasions celebrating Caribbean tradition. Particular occasions included, just a few months in the past, the crowning of the King and Queen (le roi et la reine) of the Carnaval Tropical de Paris for 2023.
And up to now few weeks, the Queen Mom (la reine-mère) and Mini-Queen (la mini-reine) had been chosen. Their appearances on the parade will definitely convey cheers. There’s additionally a contest to decide on one of the best group in numerous classes (ie. dancing, choreography, costume).
Caribbean Carnivals Round The World
If you happen to received’t be in Paris on July 2 this yr, don’t despair. There are nearly 100 different Caribbean Carnivals that happen world wide, notably Caribbean carnivals on the islands of Aruba, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. Past the Caribbean, you even have carnivals in Germany, The UK, The Netherlands, the USA (particularly New Orleans), and Canada, the place the biggest parade takes place in Toronto. The 56th Toronto Caribbean Carnival will likely be held August 3–August 7, 2023).
The Tropical Carnival of Paris is a vibrant, energetic method to begin off July in Paris. It’ll rapidly be adopted with extra festivities on July 14 when the town celebrates La Fête Nationale…Bastille Day! If you happen to’re in Paris on le 14 juillet, try a few of the issues you are able to do to on this put up: Your Information To Celebrating Bastille Day In Paris.
Carnaval Tropical de Paris Parade
- Location: Avenue des Champs-Élysées (Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde)
- Date: Sunday, July 2, 2023
- Time: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
- Open: free for all ages
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