Carnaval de Paris

• Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

• Category: Carnival-Inspired Event

• Dates/Time: Varies; key events include Carnaval de Paris (usually in February) and Carnaval Tropical (summer)

• Duration: 1–2 days per event

• Attendance: Tens of thousands for each parade

• Venue: Major streets and plazas, such as Place Gambetta to Place de la République

• Organizer: Cultural associations and City of Paris (partial support)

• Established: Medieval origins, revived in modern form in late 20th century

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Weak in current format

• Global or Migrant Influence: High (especially in Carnaval Tropical)

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but festive dress encouraged for parades

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes