Carnaval de Cergy

The Carnaval de Cergy: a festival for the whole town

The Carnaval de Cergy is one of the highlights of the cultural life of this new town in the Cergy-Pontoise agglomeration, created in the 1970s and now a dynamic city of over 65,000 inhabitants. Every spring, the city transforms into a giant street theater where floats, costumes, and music meet.

The preparation of the carnival mobilizes neighborhood associations, schools, and sports clubs well in advance of the big day. Groups work for weeks on their costumes, floats, and choreography to offer a show that meets public expectations. The result is a colorful parade that reflects the diversity and vitality of the Cergy population.

A route through the neighborhoods

The carnival parade crosses several neighborhoods of Cergy, allowing residents of each sector to enjoy the show close to home. The route often passes through commercial streets and neighborhood squares, thus enlivening the entire municipal territory.

Entertainment and festivities

Beyond the main parade, the carnival offers festive entertainment throughout the day: face painting and costume workshops for children, inflatable games, food, and association stands. Street performances, juggling, or circus shows may also punctuate the day depending on the annual program.

Cergy, a new and festive town

Cergy, the heart of the Cergy-Pontoise agglomeration and an important university city in Île-de-France, has a long tradition of neighborhood festivals and popular entertainment. The carnival is part of this participatory dynamic that enriches local life in this young and cosmopolitan city.