Carnival de Dunkerque

• Location: Dunkerque (Dunkerque), Hauts-de-France, France

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Begins in January and culminates before Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~2 months of events, with peak weekends in February

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of local, national, and international attendees

• Venue: Streets of Dunkerque, especially town center and coastal areas

• Organizer: Municipality of Dunkerque and local associations

• Established: 17th century, originally celebrated by fishermen before departing for Iceland

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Medium

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, colorful disguises, wigs, and cross-dressing are traditional

• Family-Friendly: Yes, with some events more suited for adults

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes